Univrs

by Alva Noto

Univrs cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 17 October 2011
  • Label: Raster-Noton
  • Country: Germany
  • Length: 1:02:51
  • Community rating: 3.58/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Carsten Nicolai expands upon the severe digital architecture of his previous work, injecting a newfound propulsive energy into his minimalist compositions. Built from manipulated test tones and abrasive micro-samples, 'Univrs' translates complex data processing into a rhythmically dense, futuristic listening experience.

Genres

Descriptors: noisy, repetitive, rhythmic, buzzy, electronic

Tracklist

  1. Uni C (6:32)
  2. Uni Fac (4:35)
  3. Uni Asymmetric Tone (1:15)
  4. Uni Rec (7:32)
  5. Uni Dia (5:54)
  6. Uni Iso (10:17)
  7. Uni Mode (1:53)
  8. Uni Acronym (6:23)
  9. Uni Asymmetric Noises (1:52)
  10. Uni Deform (3:33)
  11. Uni Asymmetric III-IIII (1:29)
  12. Uni Syc (5:00)
  13. Uni Asymmetric Sweep (3:12)
  14. Uni Pro (3:17)

Credits

  • 1/2 Japanese - primary artist
  • John Sluggett - guitar
  • Alva Noto - Primary Artist
  • Martin L. Gore - Sounds [Siren Synth - Mutesound]
  • Anne-James Chaton - Voice [Featuring]

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