Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Brainfog - Steven Rutter (Firescope)


Title: Brainfog
Artist: Steven Rutter
Label: Firescope
Cat Number: FS012
Genre: Ambient/Techno

A1: Sleep Gives Freedom
A2: Statuesque
A3: Memories Of You
B1: Cracked Reality
B2: Degenerator
B3: Oracle Unleashed
C1: Squad Free Force
C2: First Degree Anguish
C3: Infinity Engine
D1: Binary Breakdown
D2: Takedown
D3: Hand In Hand

All albums are personal, but maybe this first solo effort from B12’s Steven Ruter is more heartfelt than most. Rutter’s ongoing battle with depression shapes both his life and his artistic output, some of the track titles on this release are proof of this so, I suppose an obvious question to ask may be how is his condition portrayed through his music? I imagine It’s difficult for anyone to say. However, what is clear is that it’s no bed of roses, but there are glimmers of light within the darkness. The pace of the collection picks up a little towards the end, with ‘Infinity Engine’ taking the tempo above second gear. Nevertheless, the dominant feel is intricately structured, introspective and reflective, with the deployed soundscapes maintaining a dignified distance between mind and matter. 


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