Boards Of Canada
Alpha + Omega
By Miles Hawthorn
 
Well what can you say about BOC that hasn't already been said? Everyone has been waiting for a new album since the breath of fresh air that was Music Has The Right..., and this is the first taster.

It's a one-sided promo for Geogaddi that simply has a sky blue hexagon on it (a theme that seems to dominate their stuff). It is equally as invigorating as expected, multi-layered bongo-led drums with a tabla rhythm that lends the music their trademark wistful and magical quality. It has that nostalgic and childlike feel, which makes the past seem very futuristic. The track also has snatches of voices or conversation that you can't quite make out, which maybe hints at a slightly more paranoid edge than maybe their previous work. But ultimately this is supremely gorgeous and comforting music, like snuggling up into a giant duvet.
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