Implant – Judging Sinners / The Chaos Machines Part 3 (Digital/CD Album – Alfa Matrix)
Len Lemeire and Jan D’hooghe return with the final installment of their trilogy, “The Chaos Machines”. This work delves into the world of haters, sinners, and so-called responsible clowns, all awaiting their judgment. It feels like a striking commentary on the state of our contemporary world.
Musically, Implant stays true to their signature Electro sound, which defies easy categorization. Their songs are driven by danceable rhythms, yet the Electro elements result from a cross-pollination of various influences that aren’t immediately recognizable. It’s neither Industrial nor EBM, nor can it be classified as Pop, and their earlier Trance influences have long been pushed into the background. Implant crafts a soundscape of its own, where the magic of analog synths stirs a subtle sense of unrest. There’s always something visionary about their music—call it ‘Electro for Aliens’.
As with previous albums, there’s a track featuring Noemi Aurora (Helalyn Flowers). While this is certainly a noteworthy release from the Belgian duo, it isn’t my favorite and ultimately feels like a somewhat underwhelming conclusion to the trilogy. (Rating:7).
Side-Line covered the album’s release on February 7, 2025, when “Judging Sinners – The Chaos Machines part 3” came out via Alfa Matrix.
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About Implant
Implant, the Belgian electronic act formed in 1992 by Geert Machtelinck and Len Lemeire, quickly crafted a distinctive sound that fused dark electro roots with dance-oriented electronic music. In 1996, they released their debut album, “Soft Flesh-Hard Steel”, under Celtic Circle Productions, following the single “Fun”. Two years later, they expanded their catalog with the “BrainFX” EP.
In 2000, Implant shifted toward a more dance-driven sound with their album “Kmputor”, incorporating goa trance influences and signaling a bold new direction. They continued this evolution with the double-CD album “Unidentified Flying Frequencies”, released via Flatline Records. When Flatline Records ceased operations, Implant transitioned to the Belgian label Alfa Matrix. Under this new partnership, they released “Planet Euphoria” in 2002, introducing a trancier vibe to their sound. This album also featured a collaboration with Canadian singer Jennifer Parkin.
Their production output continued with the albums “Horseback Riding Through Bassfields” (2003), “Self-Inflicted” (2005), “Implantology” (2009), “The Productive Citizen” (2013) and 2017’s “Oxynoxe-X”.
In 2021, Implant revisited a harder, more EBM-focused sound with the release of “Cognitive Dissonance”. The single “The Drive” followed in December 2023, it was the lead single from their upcoming 12th studio album. The track blended old-school EBM and industrial vibes with a futuristic edge, setting the tone for their subsequent albums, “The Chaos Machine Part 1: No More Flies On The Windscreen” and “The Chaos Machine Part 2: Scratching The Surface”.
Beyond their band productions, Len Lemeire produced and remixed tracks for numerous other bands, including a 2004 collaboration with poet and singer Anne Clark. “Judging Sinners – The Chaos Machines Part 3” closes the trilogy in 2025, again on Alfa Matrix, and features Helalyn Flowers singer Noemi Aurora on the track “Nothing Left To Give, Nothing Left To Take”.
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