Sofia Reta travels six feet deep into the world of underground club raves, warehouse parties and inevitable returns on his latest LP "Brand New Pulse". I've featured the excellent opening track "Malice [File 03:// Sigil]: Gravequake" a few weeks ago, hoping back then that we will see it available beyond Soundcloud in one way or another, and this does not disappoint. The first half of the album makes me want to dress in black and raid an empty local warehouse to throw a rave, while the other half takes the foot off the gas and transports the listener to a more tranquil spot, with Xavier's songwriting resembling some of his earlier works. There are glimmers of avant-pop, dreamy acoustic ambience, droney bass music and celestial synths - almost like a comedown after the club tracks. My only negative comment would be about the location of the second song "Alchemist Filetype: Ride Em!" - which, while an excellent funky jam, does not fit being wedged between two powerful techno joints.
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