Machinedrum: Room(s)

Most of the vocals on this are really not to my taste. Shame cos there's some pretty spectacular production going on.

The new one that is, I love Room(s).

Theoretically I have mixed feelings abou my this Jamie XX move, but in practice I love it pretty unproblematically.

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.

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

FWIW I'd be very happy with an entirely Machinedrum-produced Dawn album. They seem a pretty good fit for one another.

Well, that's what's you're getting (see Dawn thread)

:)

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.

check out Folding Time, the recent Sepalcure album.. it's got Machinedrum vibes, but more varied/dynamic--it's less exhausting

Cheers for the tip, sounds like something I'd enjoy.

Good suggestion on the Sepalcure. Human Energy tires me in the same way Prefuse 73 does (now).