tankt

Followers of tankt will recall my affection for all things Squarepusher, in particular the songs of his most recent album, 2008’s Just a Souvenir. I was delighted when I learned that he had a follow-up EP, Numbers Lucent, scheduled for release this month, and thrilled when I heard that it was going to be six blistering tracks of “dance floor psychedelia.”

Students of tankt, if only there were such a thing, will also recall that one of my earliest SOTD was Squarepusher song called “Star Time 2.” Note the title of this one, “Star Time 1.” Hmmm…

Clearly, they’re of the same family, but more fraternal than identical twins. 2 is the spacier of the, um, two, but 1 just begs to be bumped. Loud. With the bass tweaked full and deep, the cymbals crisp and clear, and the snare taut and tight. There is so much going on in this track; it’s dense and compact, but never feels too full. It’s yet another masterful mix too, so I strongly suggest headphones:

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Really, just thinking about it makes me want to go for a drive right now. The roads are wet from the first drops of rain in months, so everything is glistening, but the skies are now clear. It’s a perfect night to get lost in new sounds while driving around the city I love.