Replicant – Critical Point (Digital/CD Album – Aliens Production)
Tomasz Lukowicz has already earned his stripes with his Fractal project, through which he has released a truckload of productions. With Replicant, he reveals another side of his skills, and on the debut album “Critical Point”, he delivers 11 compelling tracks.
Replicant sounds very different — more like an experiment in which the operator takes us deep into his sonic laboratory, completely unleashing his creativity in sound design. He supports these experiments with slow rhythms and broken beats. Lukowicz reveals himself here as a true sound architect, showcasing an impressive sonic landscape. I particularly enjoy the depth he creates in his bass lines, as well as some of the space-like electro arrangements. The whole album remains entirely instrumental. A touch of vocals or sampling here and there would not have felt out of place, but “Critical Point” already stands firmly on its own. The album even contains a few minimalist gems that are simply impossible to ignore. This is the kind of release that would have appealed to fans of the Tympanik Audio label back in the day, but which has now found the right home on Aliens Production.
Call it Experimental with a touch of IDM subtlety, or simply Electro freestyle — this debut album is certainly an intriguing discovery. (Rating:8).
Listen to “Depressing Fate Of Humanity”:
https://aliensproduction.bandcamp.com/track/depresing-fate-of-humanity
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