Philippe Münch continues to release an incredible volume of material. Whether through his well-established sonic alter egos, such as Synapscape and The Rorschach Garden, or through various other projects and collaborations, he also consistently produces a vast amount of work under his own name.

With “Krankpop”, he presents six tracks that effectively make up a mini-album. Working under his own name, he seems more inclined to experiment with different genres, free from the specific stylistic boundaries that define his aforementioned projects. As Philippe Münch, he is no longer bound by rigid expectations, allowing him to explore a much wider range of possibilities. The record opens with a Krautrock-inspired track, followed by what feels like an imaginary fusion of Cabaret Voltaire and Suicide. From there, he ventures further into experimentation, incorporating Industrial-leaning elements driven by powerful rhythms. The work unfolds like a book divided into distinct chapters, each clearly defined yet contributing to a coherent overall narrative.

While this isn’t my favourite release from this German veteran, it nevertheless contains several strong tracks. (Rating:7½).

Listen to “Train Crash”:

https://ant-zen.bandcamp.com/track/train-crash

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