Hudson Mohawke - Lantern
A bright flame at the forefront of contemporary music
Taking a step back from his previous hard hitting crowd pleasers, Hudson Mohawke sets out to rekindle the fire which broke through the walls of stereotypical electronic music. Songs such as Ryderz and Lantern are heavy hearted, acknowledging the endless possibilities of the genre. After listening to the album a few times, it is clear Mohawke has used the structure of this album to his advantage. With such varying songs, it is impossible not be drawn in by the range of sounds, samples and voices of each featured artist. This in turn captures the movement and energy of the album which reflects the passion for creation, and more so the desire to continue to break through the constraints of conventional music. At times this becomes overwhelming, teetering on the line of becoming too intense. Understandably, the eagerness to evoke this within music would still be a priority, however to recreate something incredibly magical more than once is hard to achieve and can miss the mark at times. It is with no doubt these 14 tracks will stun anyone who is already a fan of Mohawke's work - he is a bright flame at the forefront of contemporary music.
9/10
