Geogaddi
Four years after their 1998 breakthrough, *Music Has the Right to Children*, the Scottish duo pushed even further with *Geogaddi*. Zigzagging between found-sound sketches, out-of-body ambient floaters, and murky instrumental hip-hop, it’s darker and more adventurous. On “1969” and “Music Is Math,” their trademark breaks are bathed in a vivid swirl, while their synth programming takes the lead on the tabla-laced “Alpha and Omega.” Most impressive is its kaleidoscopic churn: In the spirit of \'70s planetarium soundtracks, it’s less an album than a state of mind.
It's a bit of a stretch, but a while ago I compared Boards of Canada's seminal Music Has ...
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Boards of Canada - Geogaddi review: The Scottish duo create a subtly evil package that takes listeners on a unique journey that is different for every individual.