Until the Quiet Comes

Released in 2012, Until the Quiet Comes represents a significant pivot for Steven Ellison following the maximalist breakthrough of Cosmogramma. While its predecessor was a chaotic explosion of spiritual jazz and electronic fusion, this album is characterized by its restraint and 'nocturnal' atmosphere. Ellison described the record as a 'collage of states,' aiming to capture the logic of dreams. The recording process involved significant collaboration, featuring Thundercat's fluid basslines and vocal contributions from Thom Yorke, Erykah Badu, and Laura Darlington. Critically, it was praised for its streamlined production and immersive flow, often being compared to a short film or a continuous dream sequence. It solidified Ellison's transition from a 'beat-maker' to a sophisticated composer of electronic tone poems, moving away from the 'boom-bap' roots of his earlier work toward a more fluid, ambient-leaning soundscape that remains a high-water mark for the Brainfeeder label.