Marconi Union – Blowback (Spotify)
“Nice chill entry into a world of wonder. Deep and mystical with natural percussions and a multiverse of string sounds. We enjoyed the ride, and you will too. ”
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For Manchester’s Marconi Union, “Blowback” is both spectral and somehow comforting. Gauzy textures are laid thick throughout the track's duration, with a contemplative drum beat taking a supporting role to the synth explorations put forth by the trio.
"Blowback is an unusual track in that it’s quite cinematic with power and momentum but at the same time it’s tinted with nostalgia and an underlying sense of loss or disappointment,” Richard Talbot describes.
Marconi Union have offered up their introspective blend of electronics and atmosphere over the course of the discography, and there’s a certain graceful manner in how their richly melodic compositions unfold, evoking a weight and emotion through experimentation and boundary pushing. For the first time on Signals, out November 5th on Just Music, there is a distinct propulsive nature to the proceedings that add a more rhythmic touch and wide-reaching perspective. The upcoming album combines synthetic textures with organic sound, and merges the familiar with the unknown, transporting the listener deep into their imagination.
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Reviewed by Nagamag on October 7, 2021