Duntisbourne Abbots Soulmate Devastation Technique

Duntisbourne Abbots... is U-Ziq's first new album for four years and first new material released since 2005.It's a more reflective body of work compared to the whirlwind of chaos that was Bilious Paths; introspective and rather melancholic, U-Ziq revisits his roots in the early 90s ambient techno scene pioneered by, among others, The Black Dog, Aphex Twin and himself.

Amongst these 17 tracks of off-key melodies, nauseous harmonies and woozy beats can be found gems such as the beautiful "Strawberry Fields Hotel" in which a lone bassline strikes out a refrain of unexpected simplicity while bees swarm overhead around a fig tree. And "Drum Light" where a 5 part melody gives way to a startling noise assault. "Acid Steak Night", a collaboration with label-mate The Doubtful Guest, is a more straightforward techno number with 303 bass lines warring it out with spooky melodic synth lines. A melodic tour de force.