Autechre - Plus

Released digitally without prior announcement on October 28, 2020, just twelve days after its companion album SIGN, Autechre's PLUS marks their fifteenth studio release. While SIGN embraced ambient textures and melodic structures, PLUS ventures into more percussive and rhythmically complex territories, showcasing the duo's signature abstract sound design. Tracks like "DekDre Scap B" and "7FM ic" highlight their experimental approach, blending chaotic rhythms with intricate sonic textures. The album concludes with "TM1 open," a track that flirts with acid techno elements, featuring echoic strings and a Moog-like staccato bassline, culminating in a cohesive yet exploratory listening experience. Despite its spontaneous release, PLUS has been praised for its innovative soundscapes and stands as a testament to Autechre's continual evolution in electronic music.