Falcon Punch by MDK: A Glitchy, Bass-Heavy Haymaker
Let’s cut to the chase. MDK’s Falcon Punch isn’t just another electronic album—it’s a chaotic, glitch-laden explosion that punches you in the face and dares you to hit play again. Released back in 2014 under the Not On Label banner (because who needs labels when you’re this raw?), this Canadian beast is a wild ride through Electro, Dubstep, and Glitch territory. It’s not perfect, but damn if it doesn’t leave a mark.
First up, the title track “Falcon Punch.” If you’ve ever wanted your eardrums obliterated in the most satisfying way possible, this is your jam. The beat drops like a steel beam falling off a skyscraper—unexpected, brutal, and kinda beautiful in its chaos. There’s no build-up; it just smacks you right outta nowhere. You know those albums where tracks feel like they’re trying too hard? Yeah, not here. This one’s unapologetically loud, messy, and dripping with attitude. By the time the distorted synths kick in, you’re either headbanging or questioning your life choices. Either way, mission accomplished.
Then there’s [insert second track name here, since I don’t have the full tracklist]. This one sneaks up on you with these eerie, pulsating basslines before flipping into some kind of robotic seizure. It’s like someone took an old Nintendo game, threw it in a blender with dubstep wobbles, and pressed puree. Every sound hits hard, but it’s the little glitches—the static bursts, the stuttering kicks—that make it stick in your brain. Like, days later, you’ll catch yourself humming along to something that probably shouldn’t even qualify as music. But hey, rules are for suckers.
What makes Falcon Punch stand out isn’t its polish—it ain’t got any. What it does have is guts. MDK didn’t sit around agonizing over whether every note was pitch-perfect. Nah, they let the chaos breathe. And honestly? That’s what makes it memorable. This album feels alive, like it could glitch out at any moment and take your stereo down with it.
So yeah, if you’re looking for background noise while you study or sip tea, keep walking. But if you want something raw, unpredictable, and straight-up feral, Falcon Punch delivers. Just don’t blame me if your neighbors start complaining—or worse, banging on your door demanding to know what the hell you’re listening to.
And hey, fun fact: falcons can punch harder than humans. Coincidence? Probably. But after hearing this album, I’m convinced MDK might actually be part bird. Or maybe just really, really angry. Either way, respect.
