Silicone Soul - Save Our Souls
Though not as instantly accessible as its predecessor Staring into Space, it's a groovy, hypnotic and pleasantly organic record
The new album from Soma's Silicone Soul sees the Glaswegian duo develop their ethereal brand of progressive house into an even more introspective and mellow form, generally more suitable for a post-club chill-out than a packed floor. There are fine exceptions, such as Bad Machine's upbeat machine funk, but Silicone Soul best excel in mythical rhythmic soundscapes, such as Do Some Good's washing synths and hallucinogenic voice samples. A house record on which live instrumentation strengthens rather than dilutes, the ethereal understated grooves make for a fine and equally psychedelic alternative to the popular Ketamine house sound. It suffers from the occasional ill-placed vocal, as on The Stars Become The Sun, but is always saved by that liquid and distinctly Somatic production. Though not as instantly accessible as its predecessor Staring into Space, it's a groovy, hypnotic and pleasantly organic record. Perfect for that 4am playlist. [Calum Rodger]
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