Broken Re Connect by DJ Zombi: A Downtempo Slugfest That Won’t Let You Sleep
Alright, let’s cut the crap. If you’re into music that just sits there like a lazy cat on a windowsill, this ain’t it. Broken Re Connect by DJ Zombi is an absolute beast of an electronic album, blending downtempo grooves with ambient vibes so thick you could drown in them. Released back in 2019 under Armadillo Records (UK), this sucker was cooked up by Eli Baltsan and Itamar Carmel—two dudes who clearly know how to mess with your brain.
First off, “Broken.” Oh man, this track hits hard right outta the gate. The beat feels like someone took a sledgehammer to your headphones but somehow made it sound smooth as hell. It's got these glitchy undertones that keep you guessing what’s coming next. Every time I hear it, I feel like my pulse syncs with the bassline—it’s hypnotic, messed-up, and kinda genius all at once. This isn’t background music; it grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go.
Then there’s “Re-Connect,” which flips the script entirely. Where “Broken” punches, this one floats. It’s slower, dreamier, almost meditative—but don’t mistake chill for boring. There’s this haunting synth line running through it that sticks in your head like gum on a shoe. You think it’s gonna fade away, but nope, it lingers long after the track ends. Honestly, it feels like staring at stars while lying on cold pavement. Weird? Yeah. But also freakin’ beautiful.
The whole vibe of Broken Re Connect is raw and unpolished, like they didn’t give two shits about making it radio-friendly—and thank god for that. This album doesn’t pander. It demands attention, respect, maybe even a little fear. It’s not perfect, sure, but perfection would ruin its soul.
Here’s the kicker though: listening to this album makes me wonder if DJ Zombi actually believes humanity can fix itself—or if we’re just too far gone. Either way, he’s given us something real here, something jagged and alive. So yeah, crank this baby up late at night when everyone else is asleep. Just don’t blame me if you start questioning everything afterward.
