Overlord Contemplate EP by Fabricka: A Sonic Puzzle from Malta’s Underground
Alright, let’s talk about Overlord Contemplate EP by Fabricka. Released in 2018 under the Maltese label Cold Minor Records, this little gem dives headfirst into experimental electronic music. It's not your usual beat-driven banger—it’s more like an abstract painting for your ears. And honestly? That’s what makes it stick.
The EP has two tracks: “Contemplate” and “Overlord.” Both are wildly different vibes but somehow feel connected, like siblings who don’t look alike but share the same weird sense of humor. Let’s zoom in on these bad boys.
First up is “Contemplate.” This track feels like staring out of a rain-streaked window while someone whispers secrets you can’t quite catch. The synths drift lazily, almost dreamlike, but there’s this underlying tension—like something big is about to happen (spoiler: it never does). I remember this one because it tricks you into thinking deeply. You know those moments when you're zoning out, and suddenly you're overthinking life choices? Yeah, that’s “Contemplate” in audio form. It’s unsettling yet comforting, which sounds kinda messed up, but trust me, it works.
Then we’ve got “Overlord,” which hits harder and darker. If “Contemplate” was the calm before the storm, “Overlord” is the storm itself rolling in with neon-lit clouds and glitchy chaos. There’s this pulsing rhythm that feels mechanical, almost robotic, but not in a cold way. More like… a machine trying to understand human emotions. Or maybe just throwing a rave inside its circuits. Either way, it’s hypnotic. I keep coming back to this track because it’s unpredictable—you think you’ve figured it out, then BAM, some new layer sneaks in and flips everything upside down.
Fabricka clearly isn’t here to play it safe. The whole EP feels like wandering through a maze where every turn reveals something strange and beautiful. It’s not perfect, sure, but perfection would ruin the charm anyway. Sometimes the production gets a bit too lo-fi, but hey, that grit gives it character. Like wearing your favorite hoodie even though it’s got holes in it.
Here’s the thing: listening to Overlord Contemplate EP made me realize how rare it is to find music that actually makes you stop scrolling Instagram or doomscrolling Twitter. These tracks demand attention—not politely, but kinda aggressively, like a cat knocking stuff off your desk until you pet it. And really, isn’t that what good art should do?
Final thought: If Fabricka ever decides to make a full album, I’ll be first in line. But if they don’t, I won’t complain either. Some things are better left mysterious, right? Kinda like Malta itself—a tiny island nation punching way above its weight in creativity. Who knew?
