With 1001, the peerless UK visionary 8udDha bl0od delivered an intergalactic masterstroke that pulls listeners into a 15-minute sonic vortex. This extended installation of experimental electronica demands attention with hypersonic waves of synths sculpting a pulsating, mind-melting backdrop. Amid the chaos, the echo-laden vocals, laced with a haunting familiarity reminiscent of Manson, act as the tether that keeps the sprawling soundscape grounded.
As the track unfurls, the frenetic energy begins to shift gears. Low-slung basslines slide into focus, bringing a melodic sensibility that pulses with a jazzy swagger. Percussive grooves weave rhythm into the arrangement, creating moments of respite before the sax flourishes transport the track deeper into jazz-fusion territory. Yet, no matter where the instrumentals wander, the scintillating sequences of synths stay on a loop, taking strategic pauses to allow the rhythm and melody to breathe, creating a dynamic interplay that keeps the release teetering on the edge of chaos and cohesion.
8udDha bl0od proves with 1001 that experimental doesn’t have to mean alienating. The track is as much a technical feat as it is a visceral experience, carefully constructed to push boundaries without losing its hold on the listener.
1001 is now available to stream on all major streaming platforms, including SoundCloud.
Review by Amelia Vandergast
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