XP8 is the growing EBM power-offering by Nilaihah records, boasting production by Icon of Coil’s Sebastian R. Komor. XP8’s line-up is Marco Visconti, Marko Resurreccion, and Paul Toohill. As I’ve come to expect from Nilaihah, HRS:MIN:SEC is cut from the purest technological stock; Sharp, clean, and precise.

XP8’s sound reminds me of Icon of Coil, Imperative Reaction, and even tidbits of NCC. The programming is top notch, and definitely XP8’s most stand-out quality. The vocals are distortion-free and complimentary to the infectious beats that demand movement and dance-floor play.

All in all, XP8 makes for a convincing EBM act. HRS:MIN:SEC is practically packaged and ready for dance floors, and will, no doubt, be a hit (if it isn’t already). I don’t know if it will pass the home-listening test of time, but XP8’s HRS:MIN:SEC is a solid album none the less.