Plastikman – EX

Track one begins with a sense of foreboding that would accompany a walk down dark steps into a darker basement. A regular beeping like the constant sound of a heart monitor starts up, preparing the space for the more ambient sound leaking in. It builds and builds and by now time is irrelevant. The listener has taken up residence in the world that inhabits this sound.

Ten minutes later track one ends and track two begins, EXtend follows on where EXposed left off.

Listeners can EXpand, EXtrude, EXplore, EXpire and EXhale.

But, put this album on repeat at your own risk of getting lost. (SP)

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BY SARAH PRITCHARD