Ruinism

"Stuart Howard's third album veers off into the abstract, somewhere between a classical and post-electro mindset. Its many guests are never spotlit and yet its textures never lack a human soul".

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"Lapalux breaks down and reshapes house and techno sounds into something entirely unpredictable on RuinismBy excavating much of the beat-and-bass-induced structure, Lapalux is allowing more spaciousness in his productions. He is only concerned with catering to those who are willing to go with him. If you haven't caught his vibe by two tracks in, then the rest of Ruinism will slip out of your grasp too. But if you're focused, then the inchoate atmosphere of these productions will lead you down a deep hole, like some futuristic pied piper".

"Beyond the fantastic intricacies of these songs, a few immediate entry points exist. Ruinism's most cathartic moments are its most accessible, such as when Louisahhh's appearance on "Rotted Arp" precedes a beat drop so ominous it could soundtrack a bad horror scene. "Running to Evaporate," with its bass-thumping crescendo, is likewise an immediate jolt of energy in an otherwise sly, patient experience. The descent towards our eventual demise likely comes with occasional moments of fully conscious realization, so why shouldn't Lapalux build Ruinism in the same fashion?".

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