It’s a vivid prism of intertwining sounds that evokes an ascension to some kind of nirvana. I picked the A side track “Luxus 1-3” as it shines. Both tracks are very different, one feeling like several rays of natural light picking up dust particles in the air the other, a laser focussed in a blast of almost brutal tones. It captures two tracks from 19, both of which haven’t been on vinyl before. Ikeda’s EP landed on the Sähkö label and was a big surprise. This is the first of two tracks from two artists that manage to create a sense of light with sound. It’s one of those records you can’t help but recommend, yet struggle to describe. There’s a definite white magic to this LP. The record feels like a lost Deux Filles album, but carves its own unique shape along with loving nods to Cosey Fanni Tutti and Coil. Within a month a brand new double LP dropped from the duo, packaged in one of the best record covers of the year, and on glorious mint green vinyl to boot! There is a lot more substance to this record than its predecessor, yet they lost none of their subtle power. The pairing of Crys Cole and James Rushford was a revelation and I couldn’t believe that I had missed this. I managed to score Ora Clementi’s 2014 debut Cover You Will Softer Me via Discogs and was swept away by its minimal and subtle beauty. I picked up a number of secondhand bargains this year, mainly in order to complete my collection of Black Truffle records (and music from associated artists). “Magic Mountain” by Ora Clementi from Sylva Sylvarum I own aloof these records and have added links should you wish to support any artists listed. Here’s a mighty playlist for you all, containing works from 21 of my favourite records to land this year.In another year of heavy streaming I urge you to support the music you love. I have been left broke and with a shelf struggling to hold all the weighty wax. Every week I have been torn between what to buy, as so many fantastic records dropped throughout the year. However, aside from a lingering and life-changing pandemic, a national mental health crisis and global political upheaval, the musical output from around the world has been uncommonly good. What can I say about 2021 that hasn’t already been said? To sum it up it’s been a bit of a dog shit filled kebab. The last few turbulent years haven’t put a stop to that. Over the last decade I have been frantically collecting and making music. Some of you may also know me from my own output as MAbH. You may remember me from many reports and reviews covering experimental music and live shows from London.
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