John Tejada's brilliant Plug Research release of '04, Logic Memory Center, is arguably the greatest document of micro-house that's been heard yet. Infectiously snapping house rhythms underpin spare, shifting synth washes, ephemeral glitch fields, and the occasional deadpan vocal. But despite the sonic restraint and technophilia of these tracks, the sum is warmer and far poppier than its parts. His live sets similarly exemplify the laser precision of these recent productions, but encompass the breadth of a decade-long career that's seen him record and remix for countless labels in staggeringly diverse styles. (JL)
