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Someone wrote that we'd all bought the new Autechre, so there's
nothing left to post about except the RDJ sex quiz. I disagree.
First off, if this list has become so homogenised that we all agree
that Ae's great, then there really is nothing to discuss. But that
can't possibly be the case, can it? Secondly, I know there are many
on this list who, by dint of limited financial means, wish to make
an informed choice on most of their music purchases and so are
waiting, perhaps impatiently, for any reviews they can get their
hands on.
Having only recently cottoned-on to Autechre, and being eager to
expand my collection, I have bought, in the last month, Tri
Repetae+Garbage+Anvil Vapre (Wax Trax), Envane (Warp) and, last
night, Chiastic Slide (Warp). So much music in such a short
interval tends to blend together, but I have to say that Envane is
the stylistic standout. This release features more driving rhythms
and cohesive (conventional) melodies. In short, it's catchy! In
terms of quality, and I know this makes me sound like a starry-eyed
groupie, they are all amazing.
Chiastic features more static than any of the above mentioned
releases. Sometimes in ripping bursts, and sometimes (these are my
faves) in sweeping, pulsing, embracing waves. My 7 week-old baby
grooves on this white noise stuff. (Can you imagine hearing Ae or
other electronica at 7 weeks, as your first exposure to music? Can
you imagine hearing everything with brand new ears? I think most of
us came to IDM through a rather more circuitous path.)
Sometimes the static permeates the whole song. Sometimes it cuts
out completely, to let the listener really hear some clean, sweet
pads. Many tracks begin with me wondering if I'll be able to handle
7 min. (or whatever) of this harsh noise, but once my ears adjust
and some of the softer bits begin to filter through, I can't
believe I ever had any reservations. Then, I play it again, and the
experience repeats. This music makes me ask why I like it. That's
cool.
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peace,
Matt