
A masterclass in 90s cinematic breakbeat, blending whispered vocals with high-octane industrial textures.
May 5, 1997 · Circa
Absurd is the sonic equivalent of a high-speed chase through a rain-slicked, neon-drenched metropolis. It is a definitive artifact of the late-90s electronica explosion, where the grit of the underground rave scene met the polished sheen of cinematic production. The track is built on a foundation of relentless, heavy breakbeats and a squelching 303 acid bassline that feels both organic and mechanical. What sets it apart from its peers is the vocal performance: a cold, breathy whisper that cuts through the industrial noise like a secret shared in a crowded club. It doesn't shout for your attention; it commands it through a sense of impending, calculated chaos.
How does Absurd sound next to the rest of Fluke's catalogue?
Tense saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.
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