Andy Ash is a long-time contributor to the sound of Quintessentials. The Liverpudlian shows superb diversity on his new EP Silent Planet. The opener, "Patch 2," is a stripped down masterpiece of dub techno and a perfect club tool. "Hross" can be called acid house. The B-side shows more of a relaxed vibe with the beautiful string-laded "Franco alley" and the smooth low BPM track "Yellow." This silent planet has something to say and shows great variety of styles and Andy's skills as a producer -- and yes, all AA releases have his own artwork!