Blac Kolor – Arca (Digital/CD/Vinyl – Ant-Zen)
Hendrick Grothe is now ready to present his seventh full-length album, in which he constructs a parable by using the biblical plagues as a mirror of our current condition—and, in particular, of our inner world.
This concept is translated into ten tracks that allow Grothe to fully unleash his sonic vision. He remains an absolute master of analog sound, blending raw power with bombast and further intensifying it through heavy, Industrial rhythms. Another defining element of his work is once again prominent here: his intelligent approach to sound design and the transformation of sounds into hypnotic loops. Throughout the album, Grothe shifts effortlessly between Cinematic passages and genuinely dark, dancefloor-oriented tracks. Sampled vocals appear sporadically, adding an extra layer of variation.
For me, Blac Kolor continues to represent a unique experience in sound and individuality—now more evident than ever. While this may not be his strongest release to date, it nevertheless stands as a powerful and compelling work. (Rating:8½).
Listen to “Harming Creatures”:
https://ant-zen.bandcamp.com/track/harming-creatures
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