seven

this cd has arrived a while ago and I have been listening to it on and off for quite a few weeks. from the very first moments I recognized it as a refreshing mix of idm and something else, that could be described as peculiar ambient. later on I became a little hesitant of the “idm” part of definition. at this point I can describe it as a very unusual mix of non-linear broken rhythmic patterns with noisy squeals, basslines, sliding melodic frequencies. it manages to create a very melancholic, both aggressively mechanized and organic atmosphere come to think of it, parts of this album remind me of older autechre, but infinitely more “human”, warm and appealing.

as you can see I am at a loss here, the only point that I am sure about is that this is a great album that offers a very non-formulaic approach to idm genre. it is coming from the heavier, more splintery side of the genre, but yet possesses beautiful keys, occasional distant strings and certain, almost melodic structure that makes it closer to artists on dub label, but deeper, heavier. I am pleased to recognize layered percussion textures that carry almost “industrial” sounds – mechanized raw crashes, screeches, broken noises. and yet they are all contained within the tight restrictive boundaries of the track, merely adding an interesting layer to the music.

tracks like “evektion” say it all – a truly beautiful composition that mixes both melancholic strings, heavy drops of technoid percussion, elongated frequencies, distant background strings, and raw clashes of corroded metal.

this is one of those random surprises that pops up from nowhere and completely mesmerizes you. this album is definitely something I would recommend to anyone that is into the darker, heavier side of electronic music.