Autechre's work generally sounds like it comes from an entirely different corner of the galaxy, rarely resembling any form of earthly music. Of course, the Mancunian duo have roots in early hip-hop, electro, and techno, and these influences are more easily detectable in some of their recordings than others. On the third of four NTS Sessions they released in 2018, there are moments where it's a little easier to tell where they're coming from. Opener "clustro casual" contains cool, floating organ-like chords reminiscent of ...
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Autechre's work generally sounds like it comes from an entirely different corner of the galaxy, rarely resembling any form of earthly music. Of course, the Mancunian duo have roots in early hip-hop, electro, and techno, and these influences are more easily detectable in some of their recordings than others. On the third of four NTS Sessions they released in 2018, there are moments where it's a little easier to tell where they're coming from. Opener "clustro casual" contains cool, floating organ-like chords reminiscent of some of Underground Resistance's house tracks, and it sounds far more human than most Autechre. There are parts of "splesh" and the unruly 22-minute marathon "tt1pd" which feature punchy bass tones reminiscent of early-'90s hardcore rave anthems, but the beats are sort of twisted inward and provide a much different sort of energy rush. As obvious a comparison as it is, it's hard to hear the slow, booming beat of "fLh" and not think of Nine Inch Nails' "Closer," but the duo cover it in prickly, buzzing tones which never quite fall into patterns. As with NTS Session 2, the third installment is less beat-heavy during its second half. "g 1 e 1" is a soft, sideways float which barely holds onto its rhythm. Likewise, the beats of "nineFLY" are just barely audible, and a forcefield of liquid steel bass swerves above. Letting go of any sort of pulse, "shimripl air" is a sparse, icy drone with a touch of distorted echo, the aural equivalent of observing a distant shooting star. A low, rumbling beat gradually develops during "icari," constantly morphing and being subjected to random disturbances, yet never bubbling over. The beats begin to increase toward the end, but it maintains the same steady pace, and it ends up being intense enough to surprise the listener when the 20-minute piece comes to an end. ~ Paul Simpson, Rovi
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