Eliane Radigue ‎
Adnos I-III

 ★★★★

Some people might think that drone music can't really be done wrong, or that it all sounds the same. I haven't really agreed with those critiques and I'd like to point out that this gigantic album, along with Radigue's other pieces, are all examples of what amazing drone music is. 

This monolithic 3 and a half hour release is almost unholy in its length. The good thing about this length is that it allows me to focus on each piece more than I would otherwise. Starting off with the simplest and most appealing piece, "Adnos I" is like your typical open country grazing field. It's familiar, relaxing, and beautiful unlike anything else. "Adnos II" is more disorientating; everything seems stagnant but underneath that initial drone are layers of tiny moving parts that are an environment of their own. 

"Adnos III" is by far my favorite piece and the most diverse. It starts off like a still and deep cave, just absorbing every sound that goes into it. Soon a whole array of dropping metal tears make their way through. Then the whole tone changes, it stays very dynamic for a drone piece. Until the action subsides and everything seems to burn away into ashes.

Eliane Radigue is a unique individual in electronic and drone music. She was way too advanced for her time; music that's less complex than these drones is being put out every day. Hopefully she will be recognized more for the impact she had on music. 

Favorite Song: Adnos III

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