supersonic

Replicants' astonishing EP series reaches its conclusion with 'Supersonic'. The range of sonic experimentation extends beyond reasonable expectation, celebrating unbridled artistry and perhaps breaking fresh trails for classic electro styles. The opening title track, 'supersonic' shows off an orchestration of cascading pitch delay feedback fx, tempered by organic drum programming and a flattened reso bass holding down an ambiguous tonal center. Fills and flourishes run wild all over this cut. Immaculate 808 programming opens 'voice of Q', commanding central focus until a monstrous vocoder kicks the door in with a huge random resonant synth in tow.