Techno be damned. OK, maybe not always, but that seems to be the sentiment as Apparat (real name Sascha Ring) continues his march away from Berlin towards a uniquely resonant electronic pop. On "Black Water," Ring returns with his usual sonic detail but trades the rule book for the heart. The second slice of Apparat's fourth album, The Devil's Walk, to be released September 27 on Mute, this track enacts a steady crescendo with sturdy bass, through-the-wall trumpets, top-shelf electronic experimentation and an elegant vocal melody that grows right along with its emotional bombast.

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