![]() ![]() And, for a while, ‘Vessel’ continues the theme, toying with the false sense of security with soft piano keys and echoing ambience before the first swathes of bass and electronica start to seep in. The violin which melancholically opens the record on ‘The Wider Sun’ gives the impression of a slow, pretty, yet standard classical affair. While I say this record is rough around the edges, which, emotively, it is, it is also much more focused than previous outings. ![]() It sees Hopkins expanding and exploring keeping true to his clasically fashioned electronica sound but also delving into the bottomless depths of dub-step and dissecting the more aggressive, angry side of electronica. ![]() Continuing on from his two previous critically acclaimed albums, Insides is a lot darker, grittier and rougher around the edges than anything on either Contact Note or Opalescent. But if the mention of ‘classically trained’ and ‘Coldplay’ has you raising your eyebrows, then maybe the words ‘serrated dub-step’ and ‘aggressive electronica’ will dampen the fears slightly. ![]() Massive Attack, Herbie Hancock, Imogen Heap, and, most recently, Coldplay and Brian Eno, are just a few of the names you’ll see connected to the classically trained 28 year old’s already colourful profile. You may not have heard of the guy, but it’s more than probable you’ve heard his work. Review Summary: Coldplay coproducer thrills and enchants with classically tinged dubtronica. ![]()
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