[for fans of Merck, Toytronic, n5MD...]
Following KiloWatts' previous offering, Problem/Solving, a thematic
musical mosaic of personal disorder and resolve, Routes presents a dynamic
trip through myriad experiences, documents a year of traveling to new and
untold places, and etches into stone the aural fragments of the moods that
came with them. KiloWatts constructs lively and engaging compositions
using torn breakbeats, psychedelic lock-grooves, warm keys, hypnotic
downtempo rhythms, and revelatory musical progressions. All of these
elements coexist in a seamless flow alongside fragments of overheard
conversations and the subtle noises of subways, highways, and trains.
Pushing forward into new sonic territory and defying genre labels, Routes
also incorporates crispy beats, complex programming, and enough computer
tweaks and glitches to satisfy any listener's lust for fresh new sounds.
With technical wizardry and melodic sensibility, KiloWatts has taken the
adventure, vagrancy, and trepidation of traveling and wrapped them up into
a compelling album.
"Highly recommended."
- Mark Teppo, Igloo Magazine (
http://www.igloomag.com)
"Stunning! 'Routes' really is a work of beauty that every electronic/IDM
fan simply must own, and for the first time in my reviewing career I
can only give a perfect score. Essential listening." [10/10]
- Kate Turgoose, Connexion Bizarre (
http://www.connexionbizarre.net)
"If you don't pick up this album, you're missing out on a genre-definer
for sure." [Editor's pick]
- J-Sin, Smother Magazine (
http://www.smother.net)
More information, audio samples, and ordering information are available at
http://www.artificialmusicmachine.com/
The CD is also available at Amazon.com, and will be in the iTunes store
soon.
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