workaround is an album that i was pleasantly surprised by. it's a minimalist techno album that's really abstract and atmospheric, yet so damn consistent and full of life, even if that life is microscopic.
Wire ranked this album as its No. 1 for 2020. I used to fanatically follow Wire until I realized I had very little understanding of what I was exposed to musically. Dillion's "Workaround" is deft. It is also unflinchingly esoteric. My comment suggests in its deft esoterism "Workaround" is the music of your Uni roomie that studies math theory, has no friends, yet ends up making mid 6 figure salary upon graduation. Not for everyone. Yet, it is a remarkable achievement ... read more
Surprised at the high critic scores on this one. It's one of those albums from the seemingly endless array of electronic releases with a couple of good ideas and cool sounds. This (and most) all fail at providing that little something extra (humanity, warmth, soul, groove, danceability, etc.) needed to elevate themselves above the pack.
Wire ranked this album as its No. 1 for 2020. I used to fanatically follow Wire until I realized I had very little understanding of what I was exposed to musically. Dillion's "Workaround" is deft. It is also unflinchingly esoteric. My comment suggests in its deft esoterism "Workaround" is the music of your Uni roomie that studies math theory, has no friends, yet ends up making mid 6 figure salary upon graduation. Not for everyone. Yet, it is a remarkable achievement ... read more
1 | Workaround One 3:37 | 75 |
2 | Workaround Two 4:21 | 100 |
3 | Workaround Three 4:24 | 75 |
4 | Workaround Four 5:50 | 100 |
5 | Workaround Five 1:36 | 75 |
6 | Clouds Strum 4:45 | 100 |
7 | Workaround Six 1:28 | 75 |
8 | Workaround Seven 3:18 | 100 |
9 | Workaround Eight 4:26 | 100 |
10 | Workaround Nine 1:23 | 75 |
11 | Square Fifths 4:31 | 75 |
12 | Workaround Bass 0:41 | 75 |
13 | Pause 0:12 | 50 |
14 | Workaround Ten 1:18 | 75 |
#1 | / | The Wire |
#14 | / | Esquire (UK) |
#14 | / | The Vinyl Factory |
#16 | / | Crack Magazine |
#18 | / | Magnetic |
#22 | / | PopMatters |
#22 | / | The Guardian |
#23 | / | The Quietus |
#33 | / | Pitchfork |
#39 | / | Gothamist |