Łubin – Gaza (Digital/CD Album – Zoharum)
Rafał Kołacki and Grzegorz Kaźmierski form the Polish duo Łubin, which released its second album this year. The album’s title gives a clear indication of the theme that has primarily inspired the group: a reflection on conflict resolution through violence.
The work has an Experimental feel, yet remains highly accessible due to the wide range of influences it draws upon. The numerous samples, taken directly from reports surrounding the conflict, create a documentary-like sound that is transformed into music through Eastern sonorities and a strong Ambient-Electro character. Despite the horror of the conflict, some passages are surprisingly soothing, while another track is highly danceable—almost a blend of Ritual, Folk, and Ambient elements, carried by a steady, rhythmic pulse.
“Gaza” is gripping not only because of its subject matter, but also because of the compelling way it is translated into music. (Rating:8).
Listen to “Sumud”:
https://zoharum.bandcamp.com/track/sumud
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