Thrills

Allien is the boss of the slightly oddball electro/techno production line that is Berlin’s Bpitch Control – so no surprises on what to expect here. Thing is, it’s brilliant – a dark, intoxicating trip that says much even though she says little. It’s imbibed with a warmth and depth that’s strking. From Miami-influenced electro (‘Washing Machine Is Speaking’, ‘Down’) to tight techno with beautiful flourishes of electronic warmth (‘The Brain Is Lost’, ‘Ghost Train’, the excellent ‘She Is With Me’), this is a unique an album as you’ll hear all year. In fact, the only unoriginal thing about this is the Bjork-a-like cover.