The immediate comparison one draws is to SOPHIE as the beats of Pure Grey Circle squelch, squeak and clang, but the addition of choral harmonies, cut-up lyrics and what sound like bagpipes (?!) add a whole new dimension to the sound.
The track transitions to a more upbeat state, complete with syncopated marimba and an uninterrupted rap verse, before returning to its previous trap-style arrangement for an ornate, violin-led conclusion.
The album can be abrasive, especially on tracks like Ui Birth where Skrillex-esque bass tones come into play, but it never loses sight of a gentle core. Take penultimate track Soil Bolt, which segues from a static-infused bass tone to a brief spot of orchestral minimalism and then gradually reintroduces the digital effects, giving both elements a chance to set the tone.
Zones U Can’t See is a highlight of the record, an ambitious episodic piece that balances cinematic bombast with skittering rhythms and a child shouting to truly dizzying effect, while a group of children serenade us in the dystopian baroque setting of Amu (Disk•Mod), the metallic twang of the harpsichord mutating and extending into an acidic soundbed. If it sounds a little chaotic that’s because it is, but the incongruous aesthetic of the record is endlessly fascinating.
Iglooghost has succeeded in an enviable task: he has managed to create a signature sound while innovating and progressively adding to that sound, and Lei Line Eon is a fine showcase for this unique artistic vision.