Mind shattering electro label Central Processing Unit delivers Lotus 48, courtesy of FASME & Maelstrom. Part Sci-fi funk, a homage to Detroit Electro, and part broken beats marinated in new age, tripped out electronica, these burning hot melodic electro jams are a refreshing treat to end the year with.
The entire release is comprised of chunky synth lines combined with an ear for minute details, found deep within its patterns. Part Sci-fi funk, a homage to Detroit Electro, and part broken beats marinated with new age, tripped out electronica. The final product is a heady, speaker knocking slice of the electronic underworld. The crispness and cleanliness of the productions on Lotus 48 are quite apparent as the kicks come forward with gusto and the keys are sharp with pure tone. Each track emits a similar style and vibe but all are comprised of raucous funk. Well rounded might be the best way to describe the actual sound as it hits all marks, even excelling on multiple fronts (purity and dynamics).
Melodramatic waves of sound draw out and then crash in the first track “Almond Blossom”. Possibly emulating Van Gogh’s painting by the same name, or the symbolic meaning of “Watching Over.” Airy in nature, it keeps the breakbeat flow alive. Warbled basslines take turns switching notes in “Cilliae” having to do with the regulation of water in cells. Mechanical like artificial intelligence with a purpose, with heavy emphasis on the original bassline. Drawn out keys echo with open waves while the sounds of Star Wars blasters keep cadence.
Things get a little rowdy in “Lotus 48” as the electro sound kicks up a notch. Sinister blips let the listener know what they are in for as soon as the track begins. The percussion, while choppy, efficiently strings the sections together with killer groove. Cuts and breaks are implemented in clever fashion keeping the tune interesting. The progression of rhythm is impressive with new character and personality consistently integrated in the complicated fray. The fourth and final track slows things down a bit but keeps the heavy hitting drums as a foundation in “Moneres”. The snare is extra tight, and it rides symbiotically with the pulsating synth. The main synth strikes are crafted wonderfully with attention to depth and tone and give body to the tracks groove. The high-end dynamics are tweaked at just the right levels to bring pronunciation to the hi hats while conceiving subtle cymbal strikes. Spaced out and funky just how we like them!
-Jack Plumb
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