Powers of Ten

2007 release from Alan Abrahams (AKA Portable, Body code, the) first full-length album on his very own Süd Electronic label. Powers of Ten is the rich, expansive record that Abrahams has always wanted to make, as he further explores his African heritage and absorbs new influences from Portugal, his current country of residence. This is partly achieved through collaboration - a thread that runs through the album. Abrahams tries his vocals on the album, a talent which was demonstrated impressively on the Take Action EP at the start of 2007. Powers of Ten perfectly illustrates the dualistic nature of Abrahams' work, which can sit comfortably in a home-listening context and also prove just as convincing on the dancefloor. Sud Electronic.