A swirling maze of time-shifting electronics in the shape of relaxed post-industrialism.
[Release page] LPF12 (aka Sascha Lemon) has kept himself busy over the last several months with Circular Collapse being the follow-up to Whiteout (Lonium, 2012), described as a “variety of modern experimental-spacious-neuro ambient pieces, featuring meditative qualities but also encompassing conceptual avant-garde industrialism.” The same holds true for Circular Collapse, however, a more beat-oriented aura is presented.
Not just a myriad of post-industrial electrons, LPF12 keeps his temper to a minimum on Circular Collapse. Shadows of Gridlock’s past are cast on foundations of instrumental ambient serenity. The opening track, “Reverse Continental Drift,” perhaps the most up-front in terms of pure melodic electronics with an upbeat cadence, ebbs and flows casually as it breaks apart at the seams. “Tectonics” gravitates on a hotbed of synth lines, lively trip-hop percussion and a windstorm of dark atmospheres—Displacer comes to mind upon listening to this piece. The mood and progression changes as you dig further into this circular collapse of electronics. “Melting Point,” reminiscent of Whiteout, glides through outer levels of space, falling into a sphere of calmness. “A Moment of Grace” delves into a chilled-out envelope of emotive, low-pressure melodies and soothing rhythms. “Final Days” hovers above left-field dub basslines and moves in an alternating pattern of hypnotic bass and drum—synths dancing in the background.
If LPF12 meant to fully express his multidimensional vehicle of sound, he succeeds with this (name your price) digital download. A swirling maze of time-shifting electronics in the shape of relaxed post-industrialism leaves these ears in a state of blissful content. Fans of Hymen and Tympanik Audio should easily scoop this one up without hesitation.
Circular Collapse is available on Bandcamp. [Release page]
