Arc_Lab: The_Nineteen_Floors

I can't get enough of the crop of "Melodic IDM" that has been coming out over the last few years. This release is definitely no exception. The album starts of with "Qwert_Ameliorate" (Why do IDM Artists find it necessary to name tracks nonsensically?), it starts with a really nice conservative slinky bass and the typical sound of plucked synths to create a counter balance to the melody line created by the bass. The drums are less prominent in this album that you might here in other artists along the same vein. It is a nice departure to deviate from the Rhythm heavy sound of this genre and focus more on the melody. In no way does this mean, however, that drums are not utilized heavily. You will notice in the Second track "Sveta" that mid way through the drums are quite aggressive, but they are slightly filtered and lowered in the mix. For the most part the album carries this formula throughout. I don't know what to feel about the track "Slow_Down" on this album, for the entire feel deviates and brings in a sampled acoustic guitar and vocals. The overall sound is similar to what Mum does but with the lush sound of the other (more electronic instrumental) songs and the mediocre voice, I could live without it. Thankfully, he doesn't deviate long and head right back to his much more apt sound in "Process_Blocks" and carries on for the rest of the album.

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