5F-X – Robby Road (Album – Digital/CD – Hands)
What began as a duo project (5F_55) and evolved into Mike Brun’s solo endeavor (5F-X) saw considerable success in the Industrial scene during the early 2000s. Now, fourteen years after the last release, 5F-X has re-emerged with an impressive album that could easily be considered its opus magnum. While rooted in Industrial, the sound is infused with Acid elements and a touch of Techno, creating a thrilling combination. The mesmerizing loops often lead to a transcendent experience that’s impossible to resist. While Mike Brun may not be reinventing the Industrial genre, he’s delivering a richer, more sophisticated sound. This album is bold and adventurous, and I admire artists who embrace challenges. “Robby Road” could very well be the Industrial release of 2024! (Rate:9).
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About 5F-X
5F-X is the solo project of Mike Brun, the successor to his earlier duo project 5F_55. Active as 5F-X since the mid-2000s, Brun found success in the industrial scene with releases including “5F_55 Is Reflected To 5F-X” (2005), “The Xenomorphians” (2007) and “Flight Recorder 5.0” (2010). “Robby Road”, released via Hands, arrived fourteen years after his previous album.
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