µ-Ziq - 1979 (2025)
“1979” finds µ-Ziq moving further into introspective, atmospheric territory—synth-heavy, largely beatless, and infused with a sense of nostalgia and abstraction. The album reportedly charts “ethereal soundscapes, ominous crevasses, and strange, psychedelic fugues,” suggesting a lean into more ambient than dance-floor emphases. While beats do emerge (notably in “Houzz 14”), the dominant mood is one of drifting, reflective electronics rather than high-energy IDM. There’s a strong sense of continuity with his earlier record “1977”, but “1979” feels more confident in its ambient abstraction and emotional space. For listeners seeking dense, evocative electronics that reward immersion more than immediate hooks, this album stands as a thoughtful entry in µ-Ziq’s discography.
Genre: Ambient
Country: UK
Final Verdict: 62% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 505th / 750
Highlight: Holmbush
Made me think of:
Autechre
Boards of Canada
Squarepusher
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