The groaning static hisses, hung piano atmospheres and disembodied vocals of the opening track show that he is all business. Fusing live-sampled drum kits with micro impulses and seismic sub bass, “Bruit Distinct” shows Kjofol’s talent to make a propulsive dancefoor killer without needing to push the kick drum.
The EP takes a beatless interlude, alternately ecstatic and sinister, in the form of “Aisthésis”. Airy, and with a funk nonetheless, it shows Kjofol pushing the boundaries of his skills.
The mayhem hinted at on the A side breaks through in force with “Caractère Numineux”. A long form journey, it builds its energy in fits and starts of clanging melodies, bleeps and haunted spaces before reaching a bizarre, maniacal climax. Not for the faint of heart.
The EP closes out with “Fauré”, a droning beat exercise in six minutes. A swinging, rolling groove dotted with machine groans and spurts.
Mastered by Rashad @ Dubplates & Mastering.