Wears House

Released in 2017, Wears House represents a significant pivot for Alfred Darlington (Daedelus). Moving away from the more melodic, Omnichord-heavy 'glitch-pop' of earlier eras, this album explores the artist's deep roots in rave and pirate radio culture. The project is structured uniquely, featuring two massive 'Revisionist' mixes that clock in at nearly 40 minutes each, alongside shorter, punchier tracks that function as individual vignettes of breakbeat science. The album serves as a tribute to the 'Wears House' parties and the formative influence of early 90s electronic music on the LA beat scene. Critics noted its departure from Darlington's usual whimsical palette, praising the grit and historical weight of the compositions. It stands as one of the most aggressive and rhythmically complex entries in the Daedelus catalog, bridging the gap between IDM sophistication and warehouse-party hedonism.