Cloud Pound

Released in late 2012, Cloud Pound represents a refined distillation of R/D's signature glitch-hop sound. Spanning four tracks, the EP moves away from the more aggressive tendencies of the era's bass music in favor of a cinematic, downtempo approach. The production is characterized by a 'weathered' aesthetic, utilizing heavy bit-crushing and noise textures to create a sense of digital decay. This is particularly evident on tracks like 'Snow Poem,' where the percussion feels muffled and distant, as if heard through a heavy snowfall. Positioned in R/D's catalog as a bridge between his more rhythmic early work and his later, more ambient-leaning explorations, Cloud Pound is often cited by fans for its cohesive mood and evocative titles. It remains a staple of the 'melodic glitch' subgenre, praised for its ability to maintain a heavy low-end presence without sacrificing emotional vulnerability or atmospheric depth.