Category: Reviews: IDM

Proem: Enough Conflict

  By Jacob Arnold July 21, 2010 January 6, 2019 Reviews: IDM

On his eighth full-length (set for August release), Proem’s Richard Bailey proves it’s still possible to craft fresh IDM.
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Wolfgang Voigt: Freiland Klaviermusik

  By Jacob Arnold June 28, 2010 January 6, 2019 Reviews: IDM

Voigt used subtle orchestral samples on his albums as Gas; however, on this full-length, he is much more explicit in his use of avant garde compositional techniques.
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SE: L36

  By Joao Ricardo June 8, 2010 January 6, 2019 Reviews: IDM

These are extremely well-crafted and beautifully constructed compositions.
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Marsen Jules: Yara Remastered

  By Joao Ricardo April 23, 2010 January 6, 2019 Reviews: IDM

I think what he is trying to say is, there is beauty in the world.
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To Rococo Rot: Speculation

  By Raffaele Paria April 3, 2010 January 6, 2019 Reviews: IDM

Raffaele Paria reviews the latest album by his “favorite palindromic band.”
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The Black Dog: Music for Real Airports

  By Jacob Arnold April 1, 2010 January 6, 2019 Reviews: IDM

Field recordings guide listeners on a journey from roadway to curb-side to terminal.
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Thomas Fehlmann: Gute Luft

  By Jacob Arnold March 29, 2010 January 6, 2019 Reviews: IDM

This condensed soundtrack left me wanting more.
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Strange2: Ciclos

  By Joao Ricardo March 10, 2010 January 6, 2019 Reviews: IDM

The tracks are full of suspense, but never too dark….
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Autechre: Oversteps

  By Jacob Arnold February 28, 2010 January 6, 2019 Reviews: IDM

These guys don’t make music that’s half-assed.
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Marsen Jules: Lazy Sunday Funerals (remastered)

  By Joao Ricardo February 27, 2010 January 6, 2019 Reviews: IDM

If dolphins and whales could actually listen to some tunes… this album would be on their favorites list.
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