TOTW: Against All Logic_ Rave on U

Rave on U lives by its name; a progressive evolving take on dance music that falls slightly outside the norm. It starts routinely enough with a fairly traditional take on the genre, before sounds and composition go from a minor to major key and then drift into the completely discordant.

Each element of the track takes odd turns into the obscure. Traditional techniques for processing audio in this genre are taken past their usual settings making them caricatures of conventions long held. But throughout its experimentation, the track remains faithful to its core of strong rhythmic percussion and repeating melodies.

This results in a track with eccentricities that provide unique character and a rigidity that stops them being all consuming. It remains fun and full of energy throughout its longer playtime. A unique take on a now classic sound.

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TOTW: A.A.L_ I Never Dream

Against All Logic is the pseudonym of Nicolas Jaar and under it he’s released a collection of soul focused house music made between 2012 to 2017. The mix of old and more obscure samples with heavily compressed and distorted electronics gives the tracks a unique flair in a well trodden formula.

On the track I Never Dream sampled drums are chopped to add extra groove to accompany the vocal swells and synths. By the four minute mark the vocal samples are mangled to a joyous rapture of positive energy which provide a counter point to the more downplayed synth section. It manages to keep an energetic and enthusiastic style throughout that’s infectiously fun on repeat listens.

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