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TTT’s scuzzy rave dream team, Lukid & Tapes, return with a bang, taking on Rezzett duties for the label’s momentous 100th release. This unmissable release is a must-have for acolytes of artists like Actress, Rat Heart, Lee Gamble, Demdike Stare, and Jamal Moss. Since their debut Rezzett EP in 2013, Lukid & Tapes have become synonymous with the mutant noisy patch of rave music. Their string of 12″ releases culminated in their critically acclaimed self-titled album in 2018. Now, after five years of near radio-silence, they present “Meant Like This,” a collection of sore and bittersweet works that push the boundaries of classic rave tropes, marinating them in Rezzett’s special, astringent sauce. Get ready for a sonic journey that defies expectations and explores the infidelity of memory and the disorienting effects of time travel.
“Meant Like This” is a heavily satisfying trip that captures the essence of Lukid & Tapes’ sound. The album takes skull-scraped reminiscences of rambunctious breakbeat hardcore, lush mid-’90s jungle, Detroit techno, and Chicago house, and rebuilds them with a shoegaze-like romance. Each track deglazes classic rave tropes, infusing them with red-lining distortion and noise that serve as metaphors for the unreliability of memory. Lukid & Tapes masterfully blend elements of past genres, creating a unique sonic experience that pays homage to rave’s roots while forging new sonic territories.
Among the standout tracks, “Vivz Portal” stands tall, delivering a cold rush of flashback montages that recall the work of Lee Gamble, marinated in acetone. For those seeking a knees-up, “Leg It” offers outstanding bouts of breakbeat ‘ardcore rufige, with a tape-of-a-tape-of-a-tape texture that immerses listeners in a chaotic dancefloor frenzy. “Borjormi Spring” delivers heart-in-mouth hardcore, while “Spicy Pipes” takes listeners on a cosmic Midwest club music journey, with tones that reverberate through your teeth. And let’s not forget “Ladbroke,” a clattering beauty reminiscent of Hieroglyphic Being’s proportions, drawing listeners into an otherworldly sonic realm.
Lukid & Tapes’ “Meant Like This” marks a triumphant return as they take on Rezzett duties for TTT’s 100th release. This album-length offering showcases their mastery of mutating rave music into something gritty, nostalgic, and yet entirely fresh. With a blend of breakbeat hardcore, jungle, techno, and house, Lukid & Tapes push the boundaries of genre and create a sonic experience that captivates from start to finish. “Meant Like This” is a testament to their artistry and their ability to infuse classic rave tropes with their unique shoegaze-like romance. Dive into their world and let the sonic journey envelop you in its disorienting beauty.
