So, Human Energy then. Haven't heard anything this guy's done before, and only found out about this record cos Dawn Richard is on it, but I'm two thirds of the way through and loving it.
― Jeff W, Sunday, 2 October 2016 20:05 (seven years ago) link
yeah, sweet i'm enjoying this so far
― Lennon, Elvis, Hendrix etc (dog latin), Tuesday, 4 October 2016 15:25 (seven years ago) link
So this is like... a pop album?
― boxedjoy, Wednesday, 19 October 2016 10:17 (seven years ago) link
It's extremely brightly coloured, I didn't really expect this from him, closer to Glass Swords or the last Hudson Mohawke record than his previous records, but with the same frenetic approach to rhythm. I like it but some of it feels half-realised and it didn't quite live up to the frankly awesome promise of the first couple of minutes.
― Matt DC, Wednesday, 19 October 2016 10:22 (seven years ago) link
the song w/ jesse boykins is amazing
― J0rdan S., Wednesday, 19 October 2016 13:18 (seven years ago) link
I feel like this is to current pop what the last Lone album was to classic rave.
― boxedjoy, Wednesday, 19 October 2016 17:47 (seven years ago) link
Most of the vocals on this are really not to my taste. Shame cos there's some pretty spectacular production going on.
― chap, Wednesday, 19 October 2016 19:46 (seven years ago) link
The new one that is, I love Room(s).
― chap, Wednesday, 19 October 2016 19:47 (seven years ago) link
Theoretically I have mixed feelings abou my this Jamie XX move, but in practice I love it pretty unproblematically.
― Tim F, Thursday, 20 October 2016 20:43 (seven years ago) link
I don't really hear this as a Jamie XX move? That would imply this was grey, lifeless, limp, unengaging, etc. I can imagine this actually provoking a response.
― boxedjoy, Saturday, 22 October 2016 14:12 (seven years ago) link
this feels lively and fresh, compared to Vapor City. it sounds like he's moving beyond his regular template/formula, with more immediate pop elements and flashiness.. dig the bright, colorful, up front quality of the sounds. i read a lot of negative talk about the new album, pleasantly surprised
― braunld (Lowell N. Behold'n), Saturday, 22 October 2016 21:29 (seven years ago) link
FWIW I'd be very happy with an entirely Machinedrum-produced Dawn album. They seem a pretty good fit for one another.
― Matt DC, Sunday, 23 October 2016 10:25 (seven years ago) link
Well, that's what's you're getting (see Dawn thread)
:)
― Jeff W, Sunday, 23 October 2016 14:07 (seven years ago) link
I've decided I don't like Human Energy, too much focus on pyrotechnics over atmosphere, too many cheesy arse singers. A lot of it sets my teeth on edge, as accomplished as it is.
― chap, Friday, 24 February 2017 18:19 (seven years ago) link
check out Folding Time, the recent Sepalcure album.. it's got Machinedrum vibes, but more varied/dynamic--it's less exhausting
― braunld (Lowell N. Behold'n), Friday, 24 February 2017 22:38 (seven years ago) link
Cheers for the tip, sounds like something I'd enjoy.
― chap, Saturday, 25 February 2017 13:45 (seven years ago) link
Good suggestion on the Sepalcure. Human Energy tires me in the same way Prefuse 73 does (now).
― Carlotta's Portrait (Ross), Friday, 10 March 2017 05:21 (seven years ago) link