Autechre - autechre (LP5)
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Artist: AutechreEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1998-10-13
Music Label: Nothing Records
Soundtracks:
- acroyear2
- 777
- rae
- melve
- vose in
- fold4, wrap5
- under BOAC
- corc
- caliper remote
- arch carrier
- drane2
- Bonus Track
Free Music Notes for autechre (LP5)
Free Music Review: One of Ae's best and also one of their most difficult
Hit: 5 Stars
Autechre is the only band I know of to exist on two completely opposite sides of the spectrum simultaneously... they are both extremely minimal in their approach and some of the most ridiculously complex music you will ever hear. This is probably most true on "LP5" out of all their records. The way the songs are put together, at first it seems like the same rhythms and melodies repeat through each track's duration, but further listening reveals that not a single measure is a repeat of any other measure. The variations are so tightly controlled as to be nearly unnoticable at first. I think that's what makes this album so difficult to people, who can't see how this sort of strange composition could actually convey some sort of feeling.
I think even people who enjoy this album would agree that it's very open to interpretation as far as feelings go, and that while it's certain they are there, it's hard to figure out exactly what the music was meant to do. I could generalize LP5 as being contemplative and melancholic, but really most of the emotions here are hard to put into words.
The sound palette of LP5 is a lot of clicking, popping, synthetic sounds. For the first time, Ae began to make melody interchangable with rhythm, creating beats out of pitched sounds.
The first 2 tracks, "Acroyear2" and "777" are probably the coldest (as in seemingly devoid of feeling), most difficult tracks Ae has ever produced. They're both quite long (7-8 minutes) and change very subtlely. "777" is one of the earliest Ae tracks with little to no recognizable melody, the few audible synth notes there are forming no obvious structure and being pushed to the background.
Things get a little easier with "Rae" and "Melve". "Rae" has a beautiful, nostalgic (I guess I would describe it as 'innocent') synth chord progression in the foreground, with some heavier sliced up beats over it that sound as if they were once a real drumset. "Melve" is just a short, minute-or-so long synth piece with no rhythmic accompaniment with a slightly uneasy, irritated feel to it. This sort of short piece isn't common for Ae.
"Vose In" is a buzzing chord progression over a more repetitive beat. This song is less complex than other parts of the album, but the melody is great. There's a sort of triumph and pride to this song.
"Fold4Wrap5" is a strange one. A soft, bubbling melody plays in the background at a consistent speed while an overlaid beat creates the illusion of slowing down and speeding up. This track is wonderfully mysterious.
"Under BOAC" is a heavier, more hip hop influenced piece that begins with the usual formula of groovy beat and smooth chord progression, but changes completely in the second half with a dark and violent mass of melodies layered on top of each other. The percussion in this song sounds metallic. Also a highlight.
"Corc" is the only track with a beat that really does repeat without variation. A hip hop beat plays while various synth lines fade in and out all over the mix. This song is very relaxed, sunny and laid back.
"Caliper Remote" is a short piece like "Melve", but this one contains some percussion made out of some sort of scraping sound. A sort chord progression joins in near the end.
"Arch Carrier" is an amazing composition, but I'm personally not too fond of it because of the nintendo-esque cheesy synth noises that go through most of the song. This is the only time in the entire Ae discography that I have a problem with the chosen synth sounds, which usually sound detailed and expertly created. Again, however, "Arch Carrier" is one of LP5's most melodic numbers, and even builds to a sort of climax near the end of its 6 minutes.
"Drane2"... Anyone who calls Autechre emotionless really needs to hear this song. I agree with the other reviewers that this song is simply incredible, and must be heard. The gorgeous, 3 chord melody that repeats for the whole 9 minutes is complimented a number of smooth countermelodies and copious amounts of strange percussion that can only be described as sounding like bouncing objects. The percussion seems to form a tune all its own. One of the best album closers I've ever heard.
There's little interludes between every track as well. The interludes include all sorts of strange whirling, whooshing or clanging sounds panned all over the place. Someone said it was "warping" you to the next track. That's a pretty good way to put it.
I would actually recommend that someone who buys this album listen to the more accessible tracks first, as opposed to starting at the beginning. Usually I'm a strong proponent of listening to albums in their entirety, (and doing that with this album is quite an experience) but I think it could be off-putting to a first time listener. I'd start out with "Under BOAC", "Arch Carrier", "Drane2" or "Rae" and then move onto the rest. I believe this is one of the best electronica albums ever created, but it isn't for everyone. I only recommend it to those who are willing to take the time to understand it.
autechre (LP5) Poster
Manchester natives and unblushing fans of Miami bass music, Sean Booth and Rob Brown have been terrorizing techno enthusiasts since the late '80s with their haywire electronic compositions. Autechre is the latest chapter in the group's sonic assault on the senses, expanding on the disorienting arrangements of the group's previous work with even faster rhythms and more-perplexing song arrangements. In comparison, the jagged compositions of Aphex Twin sound as if Elton John wrote them. Still, there is something hypnotic about the way the abstract soundscapes unfold, even if the closing track, "Drane2," does contain a wily 10 minutes of silence. --Aidin VaziriDance & DJ Music CDs
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