Plaid - P-Brane EP

A huge attraction to this EP has nothing to do with the music, but the experience of playing the vinyl. The last track, Mfaus is printed in an irregular groove pattern that makes the needle jitter along as it plays, instead of the usual smooth glide in the groove.

As far as the auditory content goes each song creates a remarkably different ambience. Starting with Coat, Plaid gradually envelop the listener in refined glitch that is simple but not without subtle complexity. Diddymousedid picks up where Coat leaves off. It's slightly more uptempo with a humourously fun beat and playful high-pitched notes scattered perfectly all through the soundscape. Flip the record over and discover a more dark and foreboding atmosphere. The samples are more industrial than side A, transporting the listener to depths of outerspace and outertime. But even on this sound journey there are times of lightness, stepped into with seamless transition. Mfaus ends the EP off with a fast ditty that focuses on the glitchy monotonous beat.

Overall this album provides one of many examples of the refined sound of the twenty-first century's IDM and glitch music. Plaid demonstrate their aptitude at building something remarably complex and beautiful from a simple start with an astounding subtelty. Even in the complex moments, the sound is drawn-back providing excellent ambient music for the home of the future.

Very good Plaid EP, but what would you expect from them! My first meet and love was Diddymousedid, that is very melodic and gentle on its texture, but with the time I learnt the 3 other cuts are great.
Stills is airy and lift you up, while Mfaus makes you want to bang your head past the almost creepy bass at the begining.
Only one regret, Coat takes some time to start for real, and from there I wish it last longer.