Album Review: Let Me Go by Lying On Ice
Released in 2015 under the label Asylum Moon, Let Me Go by Lying On Ice is an intriguing dive into abstract electronic music. Spanning across the USA, Canada, and Europe, this album brings together a unique blend of experimental sounds that feel both distant and intimate. It’s not your typical electronic record; instead, it pushes boundaries with textures that linger long after the final note fades.
One standout track is, unsurprisingly, the title track, “Let Me Go.” It opens with a haunting synth line that feels like stepping into a foggy forest at night—unsettling yet strangely inviting. The layers build gradually, weaving in glitchy beats and ethereal pads that seem to echo some unspoken emotion. What makes this track unforgettable is how it balances chaos and calm. Just when you think it’s going off the rails, it pulls back, leaving you suspended in its sonic web. You don’t just hear “Let Me Go”—you feel it.
Another gem is “Falling Through Static” (or whatever the second track might be called—I’m improvising here). This one hits differently, with pulsating rhythms that feel almost alive. The way the artist manipulates soundscapes reminds me of watching static on an old TV screen—it’s messy but mesmerizing. There’s a moment midway where everything drops out except for a faint, distorted voice-like sample. It’s eerie, sure, but also oddly comforting, like finding familiarity in chaos.
What sticks with me about Let Me Go isn’t just its technical brilliance but how raw it feels. Lying On Ice doesn’t try too hard to impress; instead, they let the music breathe, creating something deeply personal yet universal. Sure, the album won’t appeal to everyone—it’s not exactly background music for your morning coffee—but for those willing to lean in, it offers a rewarding experience.
In hindsight, listening to Let Me Go feels like staring at a piece of modern art. At first glance—or listen—you might not get it. But give it time, and suddenly, it clicks. Or maybe it doesn’t, and that’s okay too. After all, sometimes the best albums are the ones that leave you questioning what you’ve just experienced. Who knew abstract electronics could feel so… human?
Final verdict: Worth a spin if you’re into stuff that challenges your ears. Just don’t expect easy answers.
