My listening stats on last.fm speak volumes about my love of Biosphere’s work, and so I was very excited by N-Plants. Too excited perhaps, because I found the album somewhat underwhelming. It’s good music, and I’d be pretty pleased were it from pretty much anyone else, but the normal arctic iciness of his music has gone, and that’s part of what made works like ‘Substrata’ so engaging. There are pretty melodies, and a surprising Boards Of Canada-esque moment on the standout ‘Genkai’ which make this worth a listen, but if you’re new to the great man, start elsewhere (Substrata!).
7.5/10
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