Album Review: Sport by Kuf & Dold – A Techno Workout You Didn’t Know You Needed
Alright, let’s talk about Sport, the 2017 techno banger from Dutch duo Kuf & Dold, released on Float Records. If you’re into electronic beats that feel like they were cooked up in a neon-lit basement somewhere in Rotterdam, this one's for you. It’s not trying too hard to be clever or groundbreaking—it just works. And honestly? Sometimes that’s all you need.
The album kicks off with “Revolution,” and man, it’s like your headphones are staging a tiny coup against boring music. The track starts with this pulsing beat that sneaks up on you, kinda like when someone whispers “BOO” at a party but way less annoying. By the time the synths kick in, you're already nodding along like, "Yeah, I’m ready to overthrow something… maybe my laundry pile." It sticks because it’s got this raw energy that doesn’t quit. No frills, no fuss—just pure dancefloor fuel.
Then there’s “FM Loops.” Oh boy, this one is basically what happens if a robot went to a rave in the '90s and decided to write its thesis on it. There’s this hypnotic loopiness (yep, I made that word up) happening here, where layers of sound stack up until you’re not sure if you’re dancing or floating through space. It’s weirdly addictive, like those chips you can’t stop eating even though you know they’re probably bad for you. Every time I hear it, I half-expect Daft Punk to walk in wearing matching helmets and give me life advice.
The rest of the tracks—“Moment” and “Sport”—are solid enough, but they don’t quite grab me by the collar like the first two do. They blend well together, though, creating this cohesive vibe that feels like an after-hours club where everyone forgot their shoes outside. Which, come to think of it, might actually happen in the Netherlands.
What makes Sport stand out isn’t some grand artistic statement or flashy gimmicks—it’s how effortlessly it gets under your skin. This album won’t change your life, but it will make your next workout playlist way more interesting. Or, y’know, help you pretend you’re starring in a low-budget sci-fi movie while jogging around the block.
So yeah, Sport is good—not gonna lie, better than most things I’ve heard recently. But here’s the kicker: listening to it made me realize techno might secretly be the soundtrack to our collective existential crisis. Like, we’re all just spinning loops in the dark, hoping someone throws us a decent bassline to hold onto. Weird thought, huh? Anyway, hit play, turn it up, and let the revolution begin—one loop at a time.
