In 2022, Harmonious Discord is on a journey of depth — taking the label's listeners through un-charted sonic territories and creeping into unexplored chasms of the dance floor and beyond. A highly representative example of this journey is this fantastic album from 1981us. Lore is a culmination of beauty collected across found sounds, detailed sound design, and synthesis.
With a tapestry of ambient music, future garage nods, and outer space breaks, 1981us breaks through the confines of traditional house music formulas to produce an album that holds up to congruence and depth. Masterfully melodic selections like "Induction," "Rituals," and "Fracture" weave cinematic construction with masterful garage beats. Experiments in ambient texture like "Meditations," "Covet," and "Disarm" showcase the artist's creative calculation while selections like "Portal" and "Simulacra" pay homage to early rave breaks production. "The In-between" offers a mid-album reprise focusing on new wave and industrial shades and the album’s bonus track. "Part III (Night Park Remix)," packs the dance floor punch with a moody four-on-the-floor selection. Lore evokes many feelings and memories, a comprehensive capture of a dynamic and evolving creative ecosystem.
Nick Warren (The Soundgarden) – “Exceptional album. Very good indeed.”
Anthony Pappa (Bedrock) – “Really cool tracks. Great release.”
Projekt Gestalten (VRAAA Records) – “Beautiful atmospheric album. Full support.”
DJ Firefly (WCRT 88.3 FM) – “So mesmerizing. Love it!”
Dr. Best (Radio Z, Nuernberg) – “Wow, what a fantastic release. 10/10.”
Jon Fugler (XLNT radio show) – “Portal is undoubtedly the most immediate, yet the more atmospheric tracks hold up to some very deep listening – lovely!”
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