Boards of Canada break 13-year silence with 'Inferno'
Boards of Canada release 'Inferno' after 13 years without an album. The Scottish duo return with a record that divides opinion: a fully rounded work or a retread.
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Boards of Canada are back after 13 years: 'Inferno' is here
A fan who watched the film 'Backrooms' got a surprise when a Boards of Canada track played over the credits. Shortly afterwards, the Scottish duo released their first album in thirteen years, 'Inferno'. The debate was immediate: does it live up to 'Geogaddi', or is it just a retread?
A band that defined a genre
Formed in 1986, Boards of Canada are considered pioneers of atmospheric electronica and ambient music with retro textures. Their previous album, 'Geogaddi' (2002), remains a touchstone for lovers of the genre. Now, with 'Inferno', they return to a market that has changed radically. Early listens highlight tracks like 'Somewhere Right Now in the Future' and 'Prophecy At 1420 MHz', with immersive soundscapes and melodies that recall their best era.
Divided reception: rounded work or retread?
While some listeners call the album "well-rounded" and praise its coherence, others dismiss it as "a retread of other bands" or as sounding like the same old thing. The band, never especially prolific, seems to have chosen the safety of their recognizable formula. One curious detail: a fan made a homemade video with surreal images that fit the album's tone perfectly.
The wait was worth it
After 13 years of silence, expectations were high. 'Inferno' doesn't revolutionize the genre, but it does show that Boards of Canada remain craftsmen of sound. As one review puts it: "they're like old wine, they only get better with time." The album is now available and promises to accompany many nights of attentive listening.
A fan who watched the film 'Backrooms' got a surprise when a Boards of Canada track played over the credits. Shortly afterwards, the Scottish duo released their first album in thirteen years, 'Inferno'. The debate was immediate: does it live up to 'Geogaddi', or is it just a retread?
A band that defined a genre
Formed in 1986, Boards of Canada are considered pioneers of atmospheric electronica and ambient music with retro textures. Their previous album, 'Geogaddi' (2002), remains a touchstone for lovers of the genre. Now, with 'Inferno', they return to a market that has changed radically. Early listens highlight tracks like 'Somewhere Right Now in the Future' and 'Prophecy At 1420 MHz', with immersive soundscapes and melodies that recall their best era.
Divided reception: rounded work or retread?
While some listeners call the album "well-rounded" and praise its coherence, others dismiss it as "a retread of other bands" or as sounding like the same old thing. The band, never especially prolific, seems to have chosen the safety of their recognizable formula. One curious detail: a fan made a homemade video with surreal images that fit the album's tone perfectly.
The wait was worth it
After 13 years of silence, expectations were high. 'Inferno' doesn't revolutionize the genre, but it does show that Boards of Canada remain craftsmen of sound. As one review puts it: "they're like old wine, they only get better with time." The album is now available and promises to accompany many nights of attentive listening.
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