Super Ultra Mega Rare Very Difficult Hard to Find Record by Plom – A Glitchy Little Treasure
Alright, so I’ll be straight with you. This album? It’s like one of those things that pops up in your life when you least expect it and then just refuses to leave your brain alone. Super Ultra Mega Rare Very Difficult Hard to Find Record (yeah, the title is as wild as it sounds) by Plom has this weird charm about it. Like, it doesn’t try too hard to impress you but somehow ends up doing exactly that. Released under Nyapster—a label known for its quirky taste—this thing dives deep into the world of IDM (Intelligent Dance Music). And honestly, if you’re into glitchy beats, unexpected twists, and electronic vibes that feel half-human, half-alien, this might just hit different for you.
Let’s talk tracks because there are only three on here: "Connexió," "Intro," and some mysterious "(Private Track)" that feels like a secret whispered in your ear. First off, “Connexió.” Oh man, where do I even start? The track opens with this soft hum, almost like an old TV warming up, and then BAM—it drops these stuttering rhythms that make you want to move but also… think? It’s not dance music in the traditional sense; it’s more like dancing inside your head while sitting perfectly still. There’s something oddly emotional about how the melodies sort of stumble over themselves, like they’re trying to say something important but can’t quite find the words. I dunno, maybe I’m reading too much into it, but damn, does it stick with me.
Then there’s “Intro,” which isn’t really what you’d call an intro at all. It’s more like a mood setter, a vibe creator. It starts off super minimal—just a few sparse clicks and clacks—and builds slowly, teasing you with layers of sound that never fully resolve. By the time it fades out, you’re left hanging, like waiting for someone to finish their sentence but they never do. It’s frustrating and beautiful at the same time. Kinda like real life, right?
As for that "(Private Track)," well, let’s just say it lives up to its name. It feels secretive, almost forbidden, like listening to it gives you access to something you shouldn’t have. Maybe it’s unfinished, maybe it’s intentionally cryptic—I don’t know. But it adds this whole other layer of intrigue to the album. Like, who is Plom anyway? Are they hiding behind these tracks, or are they letting us peek behind the curtain without realizing it?
Here’s the thing though: after spinning this record a few times, I couldn’t help but wonder—is it supposed to feel rare because it’s hard to find, or because it makes you feel like you’ve stumbled onto something special? Either way, it works. This isn’t gonna be everyone’s cup of tea, sure, but for those who get it, it’s gonna burrow deep into your soul and stay there.
Oh, and one last random thought: whoever decided to name it Super Ultra Mega Rare Very Difficult Hard to Find Record deserves a medal. Because yeah, it kinda sums everything up perfectly.
