Style: Ambient Techno
Primary Emotions/Themes: Hypnotic beats woven with minimalist melodies and effects
Thoughts: I had no idea what this was when I picked it up. I found it used at a local store and saw that the label was Vill4in. I had never heard of the release before, but I recognized C1ph3r as the artist behind the 暗号零 album's so I picked it up as a blind buy.
I only found out later that this was the first release from the label, one that doesn't even show up on their Bandcamp page. Quite the fascinating find. Outside of that it's hard to find any more information about this release, and honestly that's part of the appeal. I find myself drawn to music that is intentionally obscured, either by mystery regarding its release or the music obscuring itself. Either way I'm intrigued from the get go.
The music contained on Th30ry is two separate tracks, both mixing ambience and techno in a satisfying manner. The music could easily fit in with any science fiction film where cyberpunk is the main focus.
It takes the four on the floor beat and mixes it with various ambient pads and atmospheres to create a sound that is both hypnotic and peculiar at the same time. I find myself being hypnotized by the drum beats, all the while digging into the ambience to see what secrets are hidden in the depths of the songs.
I love albums like this. They are quick enough to put on for repeated listens and they offer enough depth to warrant those listens. The two tracks in Th30ry are best enjoyed at high volume or with headphones... there is a lot to uncover here. A rewarding listen.
Written June 25th 2024
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