Review: Michael Reinboth – Morbus Mütze (Compost Records)

It's been over a year since we had a release by Michael Reinboth, but when they do come along, you know it's going to be a good 'un! 

Last seen with the single 'Let The Spirit' / 'RS6 Avant' (see review HERE), Reinboth is back with a 3 track EP of "techno-tinged, ocean-deep instrumentals" - 'Morbus Mütze' comes in two forms, 'Curable Piano Version' and 'Incurable Version'.  

I wonder how long he was looking for a "cure" for the incurable and what alturnatives he tried before settling on the piano; heavy Latin percussion?  Spacey synth house?   Either way, Dr. Michael has found his 'Morbus Mütze' (Ed. it's a 'secret' term used by doctors to describe patients with hypochondria. These are people who never actually have anything concrete to show for their condition, but constantly imagine that they do).

On the flip, he finds more inspiration in the medical science with 'Neurodiversity' that hits electronic connections all over the dancefloor that's dark on some listens and enlightening on others.

Michael Reinboth?  Just to re-cap, "After early Beanfield productions, circa 20 remixes (some old ones labelled simply Compost Remixes), more than 30 compilations and 30+ years of running Compost, a few 12”s under alter egos, Compost boss Michael Reinboth finally decides to liberate the alias and mystic".  I'd say, Beanfield were at their zenith 20 years ago with 'Tides' with Ripperton and Carl Craig remixes so it's great to have a more 'Reinboth' as a 'revival' of sorts and hopefully a full album soon(?)

BUY LINK: https://compostrecords.lnk.to/MichaelReinboth_MorbusMutze

Artist: Michael Reinboth

Title: Morbus Mütze

Release date: 26th September, 2025

Label: Compost Records

Cat. No: CPT 659-3

Format:Vinyl 12" / Digital / Bandcamp