Llimbs: Midnight Amber – A Journey Through Metropolis and Beyond
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Veyl, the experimental label known for its boundary-pushing releases, has done it again with the debut album by Llimbs. Titled “Midnight Amber,” this album takes listeners on a captivating journey through the metropolis and its surrounding dustbowls. It’s a sonic rendezvous that combines elements of Surgeon and Swans, Mira Calix and Klaus Schulze.
Veyl has always been a label that refuses compromise or complacency. They don’t simply pick up where the last release left off; instead, they take fans on unpredictable detours and introduce them to different musical zones. Artists like Years of Denial, Exhausted Modern, Maenad Veyl, and Filmmaker have been fixtures in the Veyl family, offering bursts of contemporary electronica and various experimental genres like darkwave, coldwave, post-punk, New Beat, Acid, and EBM.
But Veyl also has a broader agenda, constantly seeking to twist heads and melt preconceptions. They combine dark, retro zeal with futurist machine sparkle, defying expectations and denouncing their own history. This approach is evident in Llimbs’ “Midnight Amber.”
The album opens with “Unfold,” a hypnotic track that sets the stage for the dark and psychedelic journey to come. It’s followed by “Divergent,” which amplifies the intensity with its frenetic bass and ominous warbles. Each track seamlessly flows into the next, creating a coherent narrative through an unknown metaphysical zone.
Tracks like “Origin” and “Absent” showcase Llimbs’ ability to blend electronic atmospherics with otherworldly neo-folk grooves. The result is a demonic waltz that feels both retro and futuristic. “Midnight Amber” is an album that takes risks and pushes boundaries, combining elements of industrial music with avant-garde experimentation.
Llimbs’ journey began with a live debut at Berlin’s iconic Tresor. The experience was nerve-wracking but ultimately rewarding. Tresor’s influence on the electronic scene and the opportunity to perform in such a prestigious space left a lasting impression on Llimbs.
“When I started working on ‘Midnight Amber,’ I wanted to delve into the experimental and avant-garde side of industrial music,” says Llimbs. “I wanted to explore new territory and create something unique.” The album is a departure from Llimbs’ previous sound, with an increased focus on melodic rhythms and a more prominent bass presence.
Each track on “Midnight Amber” takes listeners on a sonic journey through strange and unfamiliar landscapes. The music is a synthesis of familiar and alien elements, blurring the line between reality and perception. Llimbs’ goal is to create an immersive experience by combining accessible and catchy elements with deeper, more experimental soundscapes.
Llimbs’ “Midnight Amber” is a daring and immersive album that pushes the boundaries of industrial music. It’s a sonic journey through unknown territories, combining elements of retro and futuristic sounds. With this album, Llimbs proves that experimentation and pushing the limits of genre can result in truly remarkable music.
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