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Black Stone / Blue Liquid
Electronic · 2021

Black Stone / Blue Liquid

Mount Kimbie

Two tracks of high-contrast electronic textures, moving from the metallic, driving grit of 'Black Stone' to the fluid, shimmering serenity of 'Blue Liquid'.

July 28, 2021 · Warp Records

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Black Stone / Blue Liquid is a masterclass in sonic duality, presenting two distinct sides of the Mount Kimbie sound. The first half is a claustrophobic, driving exploration of urban tension, defined by metallic percussion and a sense of industrial urgency. It feels like the mechanical heartbeat of a city that never sleeps, yet remains entirely empty. The production is crisp and biting, with every syncopated hit landing with a cold, calculated precision.

Moments Worth Listening For
The transition in Black Stone where the industrial clatter suddenly gives way to a pulsing, low-end bass throb.
The way the lead synth in Blue Liquid seems to evaporate and reform over a bed of soft, granular static.
The subtle, off-kilter percussion in the final minute of Black Stone that feels like a machine slowly breaking down.

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