Bandulu - Black Mass

Review by Nemesis Beauty

Album Review: Bandulu – Black Mass Alright, let’s talk about Black Mass, the 1996 electronic gem from Bandulu. If you’re into minimal techno or dub techno vibes, this one’s a trip. Released on Foundation Sound Works (props to the UK for always keeping it weird and wonderful), this album feels like a late-night drive through foggy city streets—or maybe that’s just me vibing too hard. Either way, it’s got that moody, hypnotic energy that sticks with you. Now, I’m not gonna pretend I’ve listened to every track religiously, but two cuts really stood out to me: “Black Mass” and “Platonic Bodies.” Let’s break ‘em down. “Black Mass” hits like a slow-moving storm. The track builds up with these eerie, atmospheric textures—like someone whispering secrets in your ear while beats echo in the background. It doesn’t rush; instead, it lets the tension simmer until you’re fully immersed. Honestly, I remember it because it’s kinda haunting? Like, you can’t shake off the vibe even after the music stops. Perfect title, by the way—feels like an occult ritual for robots. Then there’s “Platonic Bodies,” which comes in two parts (and hey, apparently as its own standalone track too). This one’s more playful compared to the darker tone of “Black Mass.” It’s got this bouncy rhythm that keeps pulling you back in, almost like it’s teasing you. Every time I hear it, I picture some abstract shapes floating around, morphing into something else. Not sure if that was Bandulu’s intention, but hey, my brain does what it wants. Other tracks like “Pincer Movement” and “Asymmetric” keep things interesting, but those two above are the ones I keep coming back to. Maybe it’s the balance between creepiness and groove? Hard to say. Looking at the credits, it’s clear Bandulu had full creative control here—they wrote and produced everything themselves. You can tell they weren’t trying to copy anyone else’s sound. That DIY spirit shines through, especially given how fresh and experimental this stuff still sounds today. So yeah, Black Mass isn’t perfect—it might even feel a bit dated depending on your taste—but it’s got character. And honestly? Sometimes character matters more than polish. Random thought: Listening to this makes me wonder if Bandulu ever thought their music would end up being reviewed decades later. Like, did they sit in their studio thinking, “Yeah, this’ll age like fine wine”? Who knows. But hey, here we are, still talking about it. Cheers to that.

Artist: Bandulu
Album: Black Mass

Electronic

1996

Rating: 4.42

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Pincer Movement	5:16
Platonic Bodies	7:05
Visionary	6:03
Black Mass	4:24
Asymmetric	5:27
Encompass	5:39
Limited Degreez	2:18
Platonic Bodies Part 2	7:56
Platonic Bodies Part 1	3:38

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Bandulu - Asymmetric

bandulu - black mass

bandulu - pincer movement

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Catalog Numbers

FD 001
FD001

Labels

Foundation Sound Works

Listen online

ouvir online
online anhören
kuunnella verkossa
online luisteren
ascolta in linea
lytte på nettet
écouter en ligne
escuchar en línea
lyssna på nätet

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2 × Vinyl
12"
33 ⅓ RPM
Album
White Label
7 × File
FLAC

Credits

Role	Credit
Producer	Bandulu
Written-By	Bandulu

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout: MPO FD 001 A1
Matrix / Runout: MPO FD 001 B1

About Bandulu

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Bandulu was a British electronic music group from north London consisting of Jamie Bissmire, John O'Connell & Lucien Thompson. Along with Chris Abbot, Bandulu started the Creation records sub-label Infonet. The music often relied heavily on techno and dub elements. They owned the label and were also signed to Warners/Blanco Y Negro & Music Man.

Real Name

Jamie Bissmire
John O'Connell & Lucien Thompson

Aliases

Sons Of The Subway
Thunderground
New Adult

Members

Jamie Bissmire
John O'Connell
Lucien Thompson

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool fact: The album *Black Mass* by Bandulu is a hidden gem in the electronic music scene. Released in 1996 in the UK, it blends minimal, techno, and dub techno styles into a unique soundscape. What’s wild is that Bandulu handled everything—producing, writing, and crafting the tracks themselves. It’s like they built a whole world of sound solo. One standout track, "Platonic Bodies," even got split into two parts, giving listeners a deeper dive into its hypnotic vibe. If you're into underground electronic music, this one’s worth checking out.