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All the things that make IDM great

Daymon Kiliman | Springfield, IL United States | 06/24/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Subtle, emotive melodies moved along by complex hits and spits of digi-mechanical noise. I'm also impressed by the artist's delving into string and piano melodies. With so many artists moving deeper and deeper into ear-grating noise, it's nice to find an album that isn't afraid to present beautiful melodies in a fresh, experimental way.This all might sound reminiscent of Autechre (what isn't?) and maybe Aphex Twin. These are fair comparisons, but if you dig them, I strongly suggest you purchase this CD. It is unique enough to contribute to the genre and keep the listener engaged. It is quite an experience. This album is quickly becoming one of my all-time favorite braindance albums."

An engrossing and totally unique album of serious electronic

Steward Willons | Illinois | 03/04/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I'm not sure why Lexaunculpt never attracted more attention. Other than his short discography (two full length and two 12" releases), it seems like Autechre and Flashbulb fans would be all over this. This release comes from u-ziq's Planet Mu label, but it's much more mellow than what we typically expect from a Planet Mu artist. There is plenty of rapid-fire sampling like Venetian Snares, but the tempos are much slower and the you don't get the feeling that you're listening to the product of a meth junkie.



Lexaunculpt is interesting because while the programming approaches the complexity of the most abstract Autechre track, the music floats along as if it were totally natural. When I listen to Autechre, I *hear* the machine, but when I listen to Lexaunculpt, I hear the composer behind the machine. That's not to say that Autechre is devoid of humainty - not at all. It's a difference of approach.



One interesting aspect is the dynamic range. With an Aphex Twin recording, the listener gets sandbagged with noise in a manner that wears on the senses after extended listening sessions. Lexaunculpt has enough mellow sections to allow you to listen to the entire album without fatigue. It's a difficult feat, but one that gives the album a big boost.



The music is generally pretty abstract. I rolls along without giving away a sense of form. I can tell that there IS form, but it's masked almost to the point that the music seems through-composed. Other tracks have nice melodic sections, which form a nice counterpoint to the clicks and cuts that dominate the majority of the music. These melodic parts really remind me of The Flashbulb in that they seamlessly blend dense rhythmic editing with flowing melody.



This is such a unique CD. IDM fans should check it out, without question. It may be a bit abstract for some tastes, but it's fairly accessible - especially for an IDM album."