J∆55 eKOJ– Diaboliques Mécaniques (Digital/CD Album – Steampunk Alien Records)
J∆55 eKOJ-primarily known for his involvement with à;Grumh…-has been quite active in recent years and now presents eight new tracks with his latest album.
“Diaboliques Mécaniques” is a raw, unpolished composition shaped by an experimental take on Industrial sound. The songs are diverse-at times sounding completely disjointed-and are held together by an impressive arsenal of sounds and effects, all elevated by the passionate-if not downright possessed-voice of this Belgian pioneer. The sound production is intense and overwhelming, occasionally offering surprises such as the sudden emergence of a martial rhythm.
For those who appreciate an atypical Industrial experience, I highly recommend this new release by J∆55 eKOJ. It’s a kind of Dadaist music collage, the kind only this unique artist could create. (Rating:7½).
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About J∆55 eKOJ
J∆55 eKOJ is the project of Belgian musician Joke Magnussen, also active in the collaborative project Hà;PEOPLE.3.55 alongside members of à;GRUMH… “Diaboliques Mécaniques,” an eight-track digital/CD album released on Steampunk Alien Records, is the project’s latest release.
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