Stereo_IMG – Generation Of Gods (EP – North Of Nowhere Records)
Genre/Influences: Dark-Techno, Industrial, Experimental, Cinematographic.
Format: Digital.
Background/Info: Stereo_IMG is a solo-project driven by Canadian artist Patrick Haggart. He released already a few EP’s and now strikes back with this new work, which is more a kind of mini-album featuring six songs.
Content: Patrick Haggart has some experience with soundtrack music and that’s an aspect emerging at some tracks in the end of the EP. “Generation Of Gods” first of all is a true sonic exorcism or symbiosis between different influences. From harder, Industrial sounds with ghost-like voices and menacing atmospheres to pure Experimental and Ambient music, this work has a lot to offer.
+ + + : The work is characterized by diversity, but the common element is the great production work. Stereo_IMG reveals efficient sound treatments, but also finds a way to intermix different influences. My favorite cut “Apotheosis” sounds like an appropriate title for this sonic mix; danceable rhythms and repetitive loops with an intriguing sound atmosphere on top. There also is something to say about both last tracks, which are more into an explicit Cinematographic style.
– – – : Diversity is great, but maybe a little bit confusing as in the end it might give you the illusion listening to a compilation instead of one artist.
Conclusion: Stereo_IMG is building imaginary sonic bridges between different music styles.
Best songs: “Apotheosis”, “Genetic Error”.
Rate: (7).
Artist: www.facebook.com/stereoimg
Label: www.facebook.com/nonrecs
About Stereo_IMG
Stereo_IMG is the ambient and experimental electronic project of Canadian musician Patrick Haggart, based in Montreal, Quebec. The project debuted with the EP “Matière Obscure” on North Of Nowhere Records in 2018, followed by “Endless Place” on Archipel in 2020.
“Generation Of Gods” followed on North Of Nowhere Records the same year, ahead of the albums “Ochlocracy” on Diffuse Reality and “Stratosphere” on Archipel, both released in 2021.
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