In the new album l a k e s Lioy moves away from the former ornate rhythms and retains only a deep, gloomy atmosphere. This doesn't reduce the quality of the record at all, but rather allows a plausible portrayal of current realities through sound.
Massive, overloaded bass lines and ambient inclusions create a familiar atmosphere, incandescent and doomed. It would be interesting to know what motivated Lioy to move from macro to micro-glitch, so far it remains a mystery.
l a k e s is a cautious attempt of the artist to maneuver in the turbulent ocean of modern music without denying elements of his signature sound.
Author: Ilya Kudrin