Chaos Tamed – Elbrus (Digital/CD Album – I/O Music)
This is the second album from the Swedish solo project Chaos Tamed. Driven by Magnus Kalnins, known from Colony 5, the music presented here is a complete departure from what we’ve come to expect from that band.
The album showcases an intelligent approach to electronic music, blending elements of IDM, EBM, and a touch of dark electro. Everything sounds carefully crafted, with great attention to detail. The style is somewhat ethereal, yet at times dark and even ominous. The ghostly vocals complement the soundscape perfectly.
Chaos Tamed occasionally evokes a cross between Neuroactive and Haujobb, which says a lot about the project’s quality and potential. I’m genuinely impressed by this new opus. (Rating:8).
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About Chaos Tamed
Chaos Tamed was founded in Sweden as a solo project of Magnus Kalnins during a hiatus from the synth-driven group Colony 5. Initially intended as a personal space for sonic experimentation, the project evolved into a platform for pushing genre boundaries and refining production skills. Chaos Tamed relies primarily on software-based production, with very little remaining hardware.
The debut album “Shock Waves” appeared in 2023, introducing a dense, cinematic style rooted in electronic exploration. It includes ten tracks, eight of which were previously released as singles.
While the early singles were released via Memento Materia, Kalnins transitioned to I/O Music, run by David of Moist, due to Memento Materia’s reduced activity. I/O Music released “Elbrus”, reviewed here, as Chaos Tamed’s second album on May 30, 2025.
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