Hot on the heels of The Moon Has Fallen, Oliver plunges his experimental solo project King Green into the fathomless sea and returns with a brand-new EP. Armed with analog amps, modified drums, and a fascinating concept, Finite Encephalic Sequence finds Oliver harnessing layers of warm and cold hums and swells, unhinged percussion, and unusual voice manipulations to tell of the exploits of Nxeiff, an aquatic humanoid tasked with attaining the plans for a new type of cannon from a clandestine library. The result, perhaps best reflected in opener "Submerged Ghost Pirate Afterthought", succeeds in making the briny, undulations of the deep seem all the more alien. The succinctness of the EP format serves this particular release well. The 24-minute runtime renders this collection considerably more digestible than some of King Green's back catalog, making for an excellent point of entry in the discography of a consistently interesting artist. I can think of no better place for new listeners to dive in.
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