Album Review: Accelerometer Operation Principle by Oscar Mulero
If you’re into techno that feels like it was built in a lab but still makes your heart race, Accelerometer Operation Principle by Oscar Mulero is worth a spin. Released back in 2013 on Semantica Records (a label known for its gritty, no-nonsense electronic vibes), this Spanish gem dives deep into the mechanical side of dance music. It’s not perfect, but man, does it leave an impression.
Let’s talk tracks for a sec. “Spring” kicks things off with this pulsing energy that kinda sneaks up on you. At first, it feels cold and calculated—like watching gears turn—but then these shimmering synths creep in, almost like sunlight hitting metal. You don’t expect warmth from something so industrial, yet there it is, messing with your emotions. And honestly? That contrast sticks with me every time I hear it. Feels like standing in a factory at dawn, where machinery hums alongside birds chirping outside. Weird combo, right? But somehow it works.
Then there’s “Proof Mass.” This one hits hard. Like, really hard. The bassline throbs like a heartbeat under all sorts of glitchy textures, making it impossible not to move. What gets me about this track is how relentless it feels—it just keeps building without ever fully exploding. You’re waiting for some big drop or climax, but instead, it stays tense, keeping you on edge the whole way through. Honestly, it’s exhausting in the best possible way. Perfect for those late-night drives when you need something darker than your usual playlist.
The other two tracks, “Body Of Interest” and “Damper,” are solid too, though they don’t grab me quite as much. They fit well within the album's theme of precision and control, sounding like what might happen if robots tried to make techno. Not saying that’s bad—it’s actually kinda cool—but “Spring” and “Proof Mass” are the ones I keep coming back to.
Here’s the thing: listening to Accelerometer Operation Principle isn’t exactly relaxing. It’s more like being inside someone else’s brain while they solve complex equations. But maybe that’s why I dig it—it doesn’t pander. Instead, it challenges you to find beauty in the rigid and robotic.
Oh, fun fact: after finishing the album, I started wondering if Oscar Mulero has a background in engineering. Like, did he spend hours staring at accelerometers before writing this? Because damn, it sure sounds like it. Either way, hats off to him for creating something so unique. Now excuse me while I go listen to “Spring” again... hopefully, my neighbors won’t mind!
