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Dauwd 'Theory Of Colours' (Technicolour)
From the very first forlorn keys that open up this beautiful little LP, you know you’re in for a treat. Dauwd’s progression as an artist has been steady and seemingly unaffected by the universal praise he’s picked up over the last few years: he’s stayed fresher under pressure and kept the good music rolling. This album, on Ninja Tune offshoot Technicolour, presents an idiosyncratic take on electronic music that’s imbued with deep emotional content, yet danceable. All the while his engineering capabilities shine through, giving the album a polished touch. It’s a collection of journeys within a journey, with tracks such as ‘Murmure’ allowing you to drift away from everyday life, while the likes of like ‘Glass Jelly’ offer more head nodding moments. Marcus Barnes
9/10
