Title: Consolodation and Innovation
Product review: Not being a regular fan of the work of Richard D James, I approached "Drukqs" without much enthusiasm, especially since many reviews claimed that it was a substandard release in which he merely emptied the remnants of his hard drives in order to complete his contract with Warp Records. Nothing could be further off the mark: "Drukqs" is an extraordinary collection of sonic inspiration and is probably the first mainstream album to provide a viable fusion between post drum 'n bass fallout and the rarefied confines of the classical avante-garde. The quieter pieces are definitely reminiscent of Erik Satie, but their prepared-piano format also lends them well to comparison with Stockhausen and Cage. The more hectic excursions are superb examples of what awaits electronica pioneers beyond the world of The Beat, as surging textures blur into melodic washes and challenge prevailing musical sensibilities in their wake.
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