Dostrotime

Released in 2024, Dostrotime represents Tom Jenkinson's first major statement following the global lockdowns, a period he described as a 'fertile' time for composition despite the lack of live performance. The album marks a shift away from the more 'organic' jazz-fusion leanings of some mid-career works, leaning heavily into the high-velocity IDM and acid-drenched breakbeats that defined his early Warp Records output. However, it incorporates a significant amount of electric guitar, often processed to sound like synthesizers, adding a 'shred' element that feels both aggressive and melancholic. Critics, including those at AllMusic, noted the album's return to a more abrasive, uncompromising sound, praising its technical density while acknowledging its bleak, isolated atmosphere. The 'Arkteon' tracks serve as structural pillars, offering ambient breathers between the high-BPM assaults of tracks like 'Wendorlan' and 'Enbounce'.