Album Review: Cue by Being
Alright, let’s talk about Cue, the 2017 electronic gem from UK-based artist Being. Released under the label This Machine Is Broken (cool name, btw), this album dives headfirst into abstract, IDM, and ambient vibes. It’s not your typical “background music” kind of record—this thing demands your attention. And honestly? It earns it.
The title track, “Cue,” is one of those pieces that sticks with you. It starts off all understated, like a faint hum in the back of your mind. But then it grows—layers of glitchy beats and atmospheric textures pile up until you’re fully immersed. There’s something oddly cinematic about it, like it’s scoring a movie scene that doesn’t exist yet. I remember listening to it late at night, and suddenly my room felt way bigger than it actually is. Weird, right? That’s the magic of this track—it messes with your perception without you even realizing it.
Another standout for me is “Signal Loss” (if memory serves). This one feels more fragmented, like it’s constantly on the verge of falling apart—but somehow, it holds together. The beats stutter and skip like a broken machine (maybe that’s why the label chose its name?), but there’s beauty in the chaos. It reminds me of staring out a train window at night, watching lights blur into streaks. You can tell there’s thought behind every sound, but it never feels overdone. Just… raw enough to feel alive.
Being nails the balance between experimental and accessible here. Sure, some tracks might lose you if you’re not in the mood, but when they click, they really click. The whole vibe of Cue is kinda like finding an old mixtape in your attic—you don’t know what to expect, but once you press play, you’re hooked.
Here’s the random thought to leave you with: Listening to this album feels like peeking into someone’s brain while they’re dreaming. And honestly, isn’t that what great music should do?
