Released on April 6, 2015, via the acclaimed Brainfeeder label, Lustmore is the second full-length studio album by British electronic producer Stuart Howard, performing under the moniker Lapalux. The album represents a significant refinement of his signature sound, which is characterized by heavily textured, off-kilter beats, tape saturation, and a unique approach to vocal manipulation where voices are treated as granular instruments. Across its 13 tracks, Lustmore explores themes of isolation, intimacy, and nocturnal longing, utilizing a dense palette of analog synthesizers, dusty samples, and intricate percussion.
The recording context of the album is deeply tied to Howard's home studio setup, where he meticulously processed sounds through tape machines and analog gear to achieve a warm, submerged quality. This technique gives the album its distinctive 'murky' yet 'warm' sonic texture, separating it from the colder, digital-first aesthetic of many of his contemporary IDM peers. The tracklist features notable collaborations that add a human element to the abstract electronic backdrops, creating a compelling tension between synthetic structures and organic emotions. Within the Lapalux catalog, Lustmore stands as a high-water mark for his sound design, bridging the gap between experimental beat-scene aesthetics and cinematic, emotional storytelling.
