Fractal – Network (EP – Aliens Production)
Genre/Influences: EBM, Cinematic.
Format: Digital.
Background/Info: Tomasz Lukowicz has released an impressive number of productions under the Fractal moniker in a very short lapse of time; This EP featuring four songs was released by the very last days of 2023. And comes after the “Antidote“-album.
Content: The EP takes off with the title song which is a new, well-crafted and sophisticated piece of EBM featuring ghosty-like vocals. All other cuts are more into a rhythmic Cinematic approach reinforced by the instrumental format.
+ + + : “Network” is a great title song which stands for intelligent EBM; icy sound treatments and a spooky atmosphere empowered by the vocals. I can’t say the 3 songs left are B-side cuts but clearly revealing another side of the artist. These tracks remain well-crafted while the rhythmic make it more accessible. “Drill” is an interesting cut to explore.
– – – : Despite of the great title song the other cuts left aren’t exactly the kind of stuff connected with an EP format.
Conclusion: Cool EBM and modern Cinematic music.
Best songs: “Network”, “Drill”.
Rate: 7.
Artist: www.facebook.com/tomasz.lukowicz.1
Label: www.label.aliens.sk / www.facebook.com/pages/Aliens-production-label/200028820052578
About Fractal
Fractal is the electronic project of Polish-born musician Tomasz Lukowicz, based in Chester, England. The sound draws on Front Line Assembly, Haujobb, Forma Tadre and Noise Unit-style EBM and industrial. Lukowicz released the albums “Last Day On Earth” and “Solar System” in 2023, followed by the limited CD “Antidote” in June 2023 on the Slovak label Aliens Production. The four-track “Network” EP arrived later that year, and “Overload” followed in April 2024.
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