numbercult - numbercult 1

Review by JACOREY HILSMAN

Numbercult 1: A Techno Time Capsule from 2009 If you’ve ever wondered what happens when techno gets its passport stamped across the UK and Europe, Numbercult 1 by Numbercult is your answer. Released in 2009 under their own label (because who needs middlemen, right?), this album feels like a gritty love letter to electronic music fans who live for the underground. It’s raw, unapologetic, and somehow still fresh over a decade later. Let’s talk tracks, shall we? First up, “Clonic.” Oh man, this one hits like a caffeine spike at 3 a.m. The beat builds so steadily you almost don’t notice it taking control of your limbs—until suddenly you’re twitching on the couch like some kind of malfunctioning robot. There’s something hypnotic about how the layers stack up, each sound more unexpected than the last. By the time it peaks, you’re not sure whether to dance or just stare blankly into space. Either way, it sticks with you. Then there’s “Landlines,” which feels like an old-school dial-up modem having an existential crisis. The track hums along with these eerie tones that remind me of abandoned office buildings late at night. But instead of being creepy, it’s oddly comforting, like hearing static on a radio when everything else is silent. You can tell they weren’t trying too hard to make it “pretty”—and honestly, that’s what makes it work. What I love most about Numbercult 1 is how unpretentious it feels. This isn’t some glossy, overproduced masterpiece designed to win awards; it’s more like a snapshot of where techno was back then, warts and all. Listening to it now feels like flipping through an old photo album—you remember why you fell in love with the scene in the first place. So yeah, if you’re looking for background music while folding laundry, maybe skip this one. But if you want something that grabs you by the brainstem and doesn’t let go, give Numbercult 1 a spin. Just don’t blame me if “Clonic” ruins your sleep schedule. P.S. Fun fact: I once heard someone say this album sounds like what would happen if a fax machine joined a rave. And honestly? They weren’t wrong.

Artist: numbercult
Album: numbercult 1

UK & Europe

Electronic

Techno

2009

Rating: 4.52

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Filename: numbercult-numbercult-1.zip

MP3 size: 15.6 mb
FLAC size: 78.4 mb

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Landlines	11:00
Clonic	9:00

Video

Numbercult : Numbercult 1 / Landlines

Numbercult : Numbercult 2 / Clonic

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Catalog Numbers

NC001

Labels

Numbercult

Listen online

ouvir online
lytte på nettet
écouter en ligne
online luisteren
ascolta in linea
escuchar en línea
kuunnella verkossa
online anhören
lyssna på nätet

Formats

Vinyl
12"
Limited Edition

Notes

Inscription in run off groove on A side reads 'numbers are our true language'
B side reads 'klype don't tell'.
350 copies pressed.

About numbercult

Numbercult is the banner for the work of Craig Ritchie Allan, comprising a fusion of live digital animation and electronic music. As part of this project, the Numbercult imprint released 3 limited vinyl releases between 2009-2010. Craig Ritchie Allan lives on the South side of the city of Glasgow. He has produced electronic music since around 1994, recording predominantly under the nom de plume 'Rei Loci' and briefly under the 'Numbercult' banner. He founded the Iridite imprint with Jason Brunton in 1999, together they produced music under the name Methodology. Less

Real Name

Craig Ritchie Allan

Aliases

Rei Loci

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *numbercult 1* by numbercult is a hidden gem in the electronic music scene. Released in 2009, it blends raw techno vibes with experimental twists. Tracks like "Clonic" and "Landlines" showcase a unique sound that feels both futuristic and gritty. What makes it even more interesting? It came out on the artist's own label, Numbercult, giving them full creative control. A true underground piece of UK and European techno history!