Duophonic Noise Construction – Distorted Reality (Digital/CD Album – Meshwork)
Duophonic Noise Construction is a very special project led by Sevren Ni-Arb (X Marks The Pedwalk) and his son, LMX. Last year, two singles were released as a preview, and now the full album is out, featuring 11 tracks. Father and son collaborated on both the composition and vocals.
The style of this German project is a fusion of what both artists bring from their respective musical backgrounds. However, the dark, raw sound unmistakably harks back to the early days of XMTP. The drum sections are highly dynamic and somewhat unconventional, leaning more toward LMX’s approach. The result is a dark, danceable soundscape that occasionally evokes Front Line Assembly. The tracks hit hard—especially the well-known singles “Always” and “Trauma”—but several other songs also shine, with strong choruses that stand out. For me, “Privacy” is the absolute masterpiece.
This is, in my opinion, a highly successful collaboration between two complementary musicians—one that I hope will continue. Fans of XMTP’s earlier work are likely to be very satisfied. (Rating:8).
Listen to “Privacy”:
https://duophonicnoiseconstruction.bandcamp.com/track/privacy
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