Confield

by Autechre

Overview

Despite the dozens of experimental electronics producers constantly nipping at their heels, Autechre remained at the forefront of academic sound processing with a highly awaited sixth full album. Whether pushing the next new thing in 2001 is enough to keep listeners coming back to this LP years later is a much different question, and the assault of non-rhythmic beats sprayed all over Confield is enough to keep most from even trying. Opener "VI Scose Poise" is a bouncing-ball-in-a-ring-modulator production that reveals only a few of Autechre's excellent minor-key melodies, while the second off, "Cfern," keeps listeners guessing as well with a parade of conflicting rhythms and head-spinning beats. In fact, it's a palpable relief when "Cfern" leads directly into more straightforward electro territory with "Pen Expers." There are faint glimpses of the melancholy beauty of Autechre's early work, but this experimental, rigidly academic work is a record to respect, not enjoy. ~ John Bush

Product Details

Release Date:	02/24/2023
Label:	Warp
UPC:	5056614701869
Rank:	77320

Tracks

Disc 1

1. VI Scose Poise
2. Cfern
3. Pen Expers
4. Sim Gishel
5. Parhelic Triangle

Disc 2

6. Bine
7. Eidetic Casein
8. Uviol
9. Lentic Catachresis

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Autechre   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Autechre   Composer
Frank Arkwright   Mastering
Rob Brown   Producer
Designers Republic   Design
Sean Booth   Producer