The Soft Pink Truth

matmos' drew daniel has created an engrossing commune of otherworldy noises, fusing the mania of club music with the purity of spiritual jazz; imagine alice coltrane doing a set at the boiler room.

The record draws on knowledge of rave, black metal, and crust punk obscurities to subvert and critique genre expectations. He's moved beyond simple plunderphonic sampling and opens up a genuine dialogue with other musicians. he left room in his compositions for moments of genuine surprise, capturing the freeform, communal energy of a DJ set or live improvisation session. It feels ethereal but full, both ambiently hypnotic, and deliciously danceable. “Matmos member Drew Daniel has put together a gorgeous album that carries itself with the strength of a soft prayer, masterfully fusing jazz, deep house, and minimalism into an enormous, featherlight shield” 8.3 – best new music – pitchfork.