elseq 2

Critic Score
Based on 1 review
User Score
Based on 123 ratings
2016 Ratings: #547
May 19, 2016 / Release Date
LP / Format
Warp / Label
Glitch, IDM
Noise
/ Genre
AutechreProducer
Full Credits
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Critic Reviews

liminal_raptor
65

AUTECHRE DEEP DIVE #13

This is the first Autechre album that doesn’t quite pass my vibe check. The experimentation is dialled up by 50% compared to elseq 1, which results in a very harsh, abstract sound with very few ideas you can grab on to.

Don’t get me wrong, the intricacy of the rhythm and sound design is still there, and it has quite a few awe-inspiring moments, but there are really few moments that are tangible enough for me. The first track, taking up about two thirds of ... read more

nllnvd
95

The evolving one, elyc6 0nset is nuts if you pay attention to it

Houdanny
73

Liking this part more than the first! It’s got a lot more emphasis on noise and melody-less passages, with a very clear and concise IDM sound that ultimately feels more alien and by association, more intriguing.

Standout: Elyc6 0nset
Favs: chimer 1-5-1, c7b2
Least fav: none tbh

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JohnBreakcore
92

pling plong crash bing ding shhh ping ping ding skrrrr kshhhh ding ding

idunnomaybe
81

Revisiting elseq, part 2:

Chimer and c7b2 are both incredibly fun, and Elyc6, despite its monumental length, is pretty enjoyable and really flies by.

Had a pleasant time.

azure66
85

autechre being weird asf but they kinda clock it
best track 👑 c7b2
worst track 🗑️ chimer 1-5-1

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Track List

1elyc6 0nset
27:09
81
2chimer 1-5-1
5:03
72
3c7b2
13:22
79
Total Length: 45 minutes
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