Mutual Mastication marks the second full length solo release from the
IDMf net label since the grandiose cyborg-tronica from
Synaecide's Scientifica. Being a community of musicians brimming with talent, the label has yet to fully define its 'sound' beyond the extremely liberal constrictions of IDM. However there is one constant throughout their catalogue and that is sheer quality.
IG88's release is no exception. Moving through the brooding 80's darkwave aesthetic of album opener
Poission D'avril to the rolling rhythms and luminous melodies of
An Ice Cube's Sunrise, you can feel a overwhelming sense of majesty in the music and we're only half way through.
Overall the album feels very visual, possibly influenced from the psychedelic track titles, but images of hazy digital forests and purple smoke fill my mind, extremely dreamy yet never sedating. I also contribute a remix of the track
Nebulous Eyes which acts as the album closer, so there's another reason to go and get this musical gem for
FREE.
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