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 Many edges have been smoothed, the sound is less sharp, less cutting, it is more fluid, sometimes even ethereal, reminiscent of stuff from the '70s.

 It’s pointless to listen to the tracks individually one by one, this is an album made of pieces that live and make sense if listened to all together.

Autechre's Quaristice offers a more fluid and heterogeneous sound than previous albums, featuring 20 shorter tracks that flow seamlessly. The album balances conceptual pieces with more accessible listening moments. Highlights include 'Altibzz', 'Simmm', and the dark, minimalist closing tracks 'Notwo' and 'Outh9X' that hint at a stylistic renewal. Despite mixed criticism elsewhere, this review appreciates the album’s evolving atmospheres and cohesiveness as a whole. Dive into Autechre's Quaristice and experience its unique blend of fluid electronic soundscapes—listen now!

 An album of seemingly sparse electronics, yet endowed with an internal energy, a frantic, lively rhythmic charge that is relentless.

 It is a compact album, with a clear line of thought and well-defined ideas that are maintained until the end, a clarity of spirit.

Polygon_Cities by Monolake is an intense electronic album characterized by relentless rhythms and deep bass lines. The album avoids natural melodies, focusing instead on artificial atmospheres and precise sound design. It draws faint inspiration from Autechre but adds a unique dance edge without fully embracing dance music. Tracks like 'CCTV' and 'Carbon' explore darker, complex territories, while 'Pipeline' and 'Plumbicon' provide more accessible moments. Overall, the album maintains a consistent, thoughtful vision with meticulous attention to detail. Dive into Monolake's Polygon_Cities and experience its relentless rhythms and deep sonic landscapes today!

 It was a time when they still had to discover the coldness in harmonics, and their music, although complex, still had a soul.

 Simply fantastic, they managed to turn silence into music!

Autechre's Anti EP is a lesser-known but essential release bridging their early works Incunabula and Amber. The EP features melancholic, nostalgic melodies and rhythmic experimentation with a hint of jazz humor. Tracks like Lost and Flutter evoke Boards of Canada influences, while Djarum adds playful, carefree energy. This unique phase showcases Autechre's evolving sound with emotional depth rarely found in electronic music. Listen to Autechre's Anti EP and experience a unique blend of rhythm, melody, and emotion in electronic music!

 I don’t think I’ve ever heard an electronic album more heartfelt than this, not even the much-cited Plaid.

 The album generally doesn’t shine with much light, often sounds shady and subtly unsettling, with long pauses of waiting and moments of "suspense".

Bola's Gnayse is a refined and emotionally rich electronic album, blending minimalist soundscapes with intimate and dark atmospheres. The music is often subtle and melodic, drawing comparisons to Boards of Canada and Warp artists, with notable piano breaks and emotional peaks. Although Bola is underrated, this album shines with heartfelt creativity and should be appreciated by fans of alternative electronic music. Standout tracks include 'Pfane 2' and 'Papnwea' for their emotional intensity. Explore Bola's Gnayse and immerse yourself in one of the most heartfelt electronic albums today.

 This stuff, crikey, freezes your blood!

 Bine... seems to describe a mapping for the direct descent into hell.

Autechre's Confield is an intense and cryptic album that challenges listeners with its complex sound design and immersive atmosphere. Each track leads seamlessly into the next, creating a cohesive yet unsettling journey. The review emphasizes the album's serious, innovative approach, distinguishing it from more mainstream electronic works. Despite its difficulty, the album offers breathtaking sensations and a deep emotional impact for attentive listeners. Dive into the cryptic world of Autechre's Confield and experience electronic music like never before!

 A work of rarefied and 'misty' atmospheres with a sound that, once it enters your system, becomes an integral part of you.

 The track 'First Position' lasts only two minutes but makes your blood run cold, tense to the extreme.

Mark Nelson's Pan American debut album delivers a deeply atmospheric and introspective experience, diverging from his Labradford past by offering less emotional tension and more mystery. The music combines subtle guitar arpeggios, organ melodies, and dub bass to create a misty, immersive soundscape. Tracks vary from lively rhythms to dark, dense sound layers, demanding patient listening but rewarding with lasting emotional resonance. Highly recommended for ambient and experimental music fans. Discover the immersive and emotional world of Pan American—listen now and experience its haunting atmospheres.

 A particular light shines within the grooves of this album…

 Everything seems to lose importance, there’s only a great sense of peace.

Biosphere's Cirque evokes personal and intimate sensations inspired by Nordic icy expanses. The album blends ethereal ambient sounds with subtle beats, creating a peaceful, solitary atmosphere. Tracks vary from soothing melodies to darker, mysterious tones, ideal for reflective listening in calm settings. Some rhythmic elements feel less impactful, but overall it offers a compelling ambient journey. Listen to Biosphere's Cirque and immerse yourself in a tranquil ambient world inspired by Nordic solitude.

 It is extreme electronics, encompassing an incredible amount of ideas and rhythmic mutations.

 An album recommended only for those who have the patience to listen without immediately judging.

Richard Devine's 'Cautella' is celebrated as an extraordinary and complex electronic album characterized by innovative rhythmic structures and detailed sound design. The album evokes futuristic and cosmic atmospheres through carefully crafted sonic layers, surpassing peers like Autechre in artificial intensity. Recommended for listeners familiar with experimental electronic music, the album offers a challenging yet rewarding experience. It flows coherently from claustrophobic beginnings to a liberating finale. Dive into Richard Devine’s 'Cautella' and experience one of the most intricate electronic albums ever crafted.

 A true noise concert for meditations in the silent and misty northern European landscapes.

 Vainio even sampled almost 5 minutes of silence, disturbed only by imperceptible frequencies.

Mika Vainio's album Onko is a landmark in techno sophistication with only four tracks showcasing atonal sounds, silence, and experimental noise. The title track, a 30-minute sonic journey, is highlighted as a meditation on sound minimalism. The album contrasts rhythmic absence with detailed sound textures, likened to northern Europe's cold atmosphere. Overall, it is praised as a compelling, tactile listening experience. Dive into Mika Vainio's Onko and experience a unique techno journey of sound, silence, and sonic textures—listen now!

 "Metri earns the title of 'start' of that idea which will later be explored in all its possible variations by both Pan Sonic themselves."

 "Lasi, which is one of his most listenable works, an ideal track to play in dance halls at a moment of great pathos."

Ø - Metri is a compelling early solo album by Mika Vainio that blends ambient elements with rhythmic dance beats. It marks the foundational sound explored later by Pan Sonic and offers a balance between accessibility and experimental electronica. The album’s two-part structure highlights a shift from melodic dance tracks to more conceptual, low-frequency soundscapes. While not as captivating as later works, it remains an important listen for fans of Finnish electronic music. Dive into Ø - Metri to discover the roots of ambient techno and Pan Sonic’s groundbreaking sound!