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Plaid, the electronic duo known for their crystal clear sonic structures and captivating electronica, have returned with their twelfth album, The Digging Remedy. Released on Warp, this twelve-track LP showcases Plaid’s continued experimentation and boundary-pushing in their sound. With influences from current electronica trends, the album pays homage to the wave of producers while maintaining Plaid’s signature grace and elegance.
From the opening track, “Do Matter,” it is evident that this is unmistakably a Plaid album. The slowly rotating synth blends seamlessly with melancholic textures, creating a mesmerizing experience. The following track, “Dilatone,” solidifies the album’s status as a classic Plaid release with its glitch-hop elements and ethereal dub sounds. Songs like “CLOCK” showcase the duo’s signature glass-like chords, complemented by weightless trance stabs. It’s possible that Plaid drew inspiration from the current electronica climate, similar to how Ae incorporated bass-rooted club sounds into their music on Exai. This album demonstrates Plaid’s mastery in incorporating influences while maintaining their unique style.
Tracks like “Melifer” blur the boundaries of post-genre weightlessness, confidently flexing their expertise in the genre. “Lambswood,” on the other hand, could easily find its place in a well-curated global hybrid mix. While The Digging Remedy undoubtedly sounds like a Plaid record, it also possesses elements that could seamlessly fit into the sets of artists like Lorenzo Senni or those producing icy synth puzzles for PAN.
Overall, The Digging Remedy is a triumphant return to form for Plaid. Anyone yearning for the essence of previous albums such as Double Figure or Booc will find solace in this LP. It feels as though the journey has come full circle, rebuilding a classic sound before our ears and presenting it as something at once familiar and stunningly new. Plaid proves once again why they are at the top of the game in the world of captivating electronica.
