Rhiza Coil Of Resin vinyl

Any album by Muslimgauze should be approached with a combination of trepidation and excitement. We don't know where the sounds will take us prior to hitting play, and along the sonic odyssey there's every chance we'll be challenged and hit hard with some heavyweight moments of "what was" or "what is that?" Nevertheless, the late-IDM and underground, experimental electronic icon never ceases to amaze and delight in equal measure. Attempting to dissect or analyse the Manchester (well, Salford)-born producer's work is always challenging, especially given the vast context. A back catalogue which at times almost feels infinite, trying to identify specific traits and touchstones is difficult, if not impossible. Each collection of tracks should be treated individually, then, and in the case of Rhiza you're talking about skeletal percussive drum & bass and jungle, heavily influenced by the Middle Eastern and North African dance music styles.