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Ichinen - Dual Craters

2/3/2017

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ambient / idm / electronic
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I just love the perks of being a music reviewer. Not only do I get to listen to new music way before other people do, I also receive unexpected albums which deviate from the stuff I usually write about. Take this little gem for example. I'm not one to search far and wide for this kind of groovy idm induced ambient music, but here it is, being a part of my day-to-day playlist for quite a while now. It's going to remain in there for a long time too.

Ichinen consists of Italian producers Roberto Bosco and Kiny. This full-length follows their 'A Morning Without Glory EP and is a blend of Bosco’s rhythmic elements with Kiny’s experimental sounds. That being said, don't expect techno beats and danceable tunes. This album is moody, gloomy, atmospheric and captivating, a must-have for fans of Autechre, Cordell Klier, Squarepusher and Biosphere.

The album opens with 'First Impact', which immediately sets the tone for the entire album. With clicky beats, atypical percussion and strange soundscapes, this track promises an enjoyable electronic trip and the rest of the track easily keep that promise. It's extremely difficult to pick a favorite, especially because I simply enjoy playing the album as a whole. However, I have to say that title track 'Dual Craters' stands out, reminding me the most of my favorite on the aforementioned list of bands, namely Biosphere.

'Lander' is another highlight, an uneasy and somewhat eerie ambient tune with broken melodies and wry percussion. 'Small Martian' follows coherently and makes that eerie atmosphere harsher, heavier and deeper. The other tracks are up to you, but I promise you they'll be worth the effort. In all, this is a brilliant album, one that never gets stale or weary. So I can only recommend this to all you experimental ambient and idm fans out there. This is the soundtrack to your lives...


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