Gemini Voice Archive ‘Paradoxical Chronicles’ (Soma)
Serious techno from shadowy duo Gemini Voice Archive, who ship this gorgeous vary of deep, cosmic materials to the legendary Soma Records. As quickly because the muted tones of ‘Zero Curviture’ are unveiled, you understand it’s going to be a particular LP: the order of tracks makes it really feel like a ‘set’, with the tempo quickening by observe 4, ‘Framauro’s Plains’, a frantic exercise with an pressing power. Things get ethereal two tracks later with ‘Traces Of Chromaticity’, its clean pads and synth work drifting over you want waves of soothing electrical energy, earlier than the mysterious ‘Singularity’ takes us on a visit deep inside ourselves. The mixture of crisp manufacturing, ingenious concepts and an entirely immersive ambiance makes this a winner.
8/10
