An Egyptian-themed acid techno record sounds pretty hit-or-miss on paper; it could either be great or sound totally hackneyed. Hieroglyphic Being, thankfully, make sure it's the former on The Disco's Of Imhotep. The first thing you notice about the record is how intoxicating it feels, as the warm, fluid textures flowing forth from each song gives a hypnotic and almost euphoric sense to the music. This is exacerbated by the constant thud of the beats, which remain as the strong backbone on which the synths and bass can stand straight with. It's Egyptian influences are tacitly used with professionalism, allowing a steady drip of the sound to seep in without overwhelming it. While it's a bit inconsistent with minute-long tracks that don't really do anything, it's longer songs are truly excellent, and make this record a must hear for techno in 2016.
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