Llumen – The Breaking Waves (Album – Digital/2CD – Alfa Matrix)
After two stylistic, elaborate, and promising albums, Belgian artist Pieter Coussement returns to his beloved Llumen project. The influences remain versatile, sounding like a sonic fusion of EBM, IDM, Electro/Future-Pop, and Ambient. Over the years, Llumen has become more danceable, and this is evident in the new work, which sounds like his most danceable production ever. It is an intelligent production that also dares to experiment with somewhat cheaper Dance leads. “You Can Have It All” is an absolute masterpiece. The album also gets a solid bonus with numerous remixes featuring big names like Grendel, as well as label mates like Implant, Aiboforcen, Aesthetischye, and others. It may not be Llumen’s best work, but it is still a creative and polished production which might appeal for Haujobb-fans. (Rate:8½).
Listen to “You Can Have It All”:
https://alfamatrix.bandcamp.com/track/you-can-have-it-all
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