Style: IDM
Primary Emotions/Themes: A flash back to the UK garage scene of twenty years ago
Thoughts: Whenever I put this album on, I want to break out the Robin Williams meme of "what year is it?" This record has such an uncanny resemblance to all the IDM, 2-step, UK Garage from right around the turn of the millennium that its truly uncanny.
Complex and tasteful beats with ambient backings? Yes they are here in spades. Interesting melodies that are almost ambient in nature, but just present enough to drive the song forward? Yes, they are here and they are expertly executed. I swear this is a trip back in time.
Asher and Jordan have created IDM that is so true to the roots and so genuine that I've fallen in love with this album. It's subtle yet consistent sway constructed from waves of ambience mixed with samples and off kilter beats is a pure joy to listen to.
Minimalist, intelligent, pure. Asher and Jordan not only pay tribute to the pioneers of the genre, they put their own stamp on it with their self titled debut.
Written May 2nd 2024
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