Recoil

Recoil is the solo project of Alan Wilder, former Depeche Mode member (1982–1995), producing experimental electronic and ambient music since the late 1980s.

Alan Wilder served in Depeche Mode from 1982 to 1995 and developed Recoil beginning in the late 1980s. Recoil's work blends experimental electronic, ambient and rock/blues influences. Notable releases include Bloodline (1992), Unsound Methods (1997), Liquid (2000) and subHuman (2007). Recoil has featured collaborations mentioned in reviews, including Douglas McCarthy, Toni Halliday, Moby (on Bloodline), Joe Richardson (contributing five tracks on subHuman) and Carla Trevaskis (vocals on subHuman).

Treasure's DeBaser review celebrates Alan Wilder's subHuman as a bold, blues‑inflected step in his Recoil project. The review situates Recoil historically (late 1980s onward) and highlights collaborations (Joe Richardson, Carla Trevaskis). subHuman is described as cinematic, experimental and politically engaged. The review calls the album a masterpiece and a soundtrack‑like work.

For:Fans of experimental electronic and ambient music, listeners of Depeche Mode/Alan Wilder, and those who enjoy blues‑tinged, cinematic albums.