NSoul Records has finally done it again! Aside from Virus's brilliant work on Analogue, I have enjoyed most of the label's releases, but found them lacking. As a result, I have usually been reluctant to hand them to friends. That's definitely not the case here.
From the opening title track to the closing, a remix of "Rawar" (originally on their debut Spiritualisation), this album is an electronic music masterpiece. Imaginative ethnic samples, breakbeats, and the occasional haunting vocals combine to make Aborigination a wonder to hear. Special mention goes to the first two tracks on side two of the tape, "Crystal Throneroom" and "Liquid Prayers." The former is a beautifully worshipful piece with Everything but the Girl influences. The latter, again poignantly beautiful, features Nigel Fair singing prayers in Russian.
In another example of the album's musical diversity, this track feels like something from the Pet Shop Boys' Very/Relentless period.
Despite the individual stylistic differences between various songs, Aborigination is extremely cohesive, and is best enjoyed played start to finish. Aborigination is an enjoyable album that definitely has me waiting for more material from Robbie Bronnimann et al.
4.5 tocks
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