Album Review: Split by Remnants v Collapsed Arc
Alright, so I stumbled upon this little gem the other day—Split by Remnants v Collapsed Arc. It’s one of those albums that doesn’t scream for attention but kinda sidles up to you like, “Hey, I’m here if you wanna listen.” Released back in 2012 on A Soundesign Recording, it’s got this super niche vibe going on. The genres are listed as Electronic and Non-Music, with a style tagged as Abstract. And honestly? That description fits it like a glove.
The whole thing feels experimental, like someone took a bunch of sounds, threw ‘em in a blender, and hit puree. But instead of being messy, it’s oddly satisfying. Two tracks really stuck out to me: As A Sinking Ship and Onement I-VI. Let me break ‘em down real quick.
First up, As A Sinking Ship. Man, this track is haunting. Like, legit goosebumps material. It starts off slow, almost like you’re underwater or something—muffled tones, distant echoes, and these weird glitches that sound like they’re trying to tell you something but can’t quite get the words out. By the time it builds up, you’re already lost in it. I remember thinking halfway through, “Is this what drowning sounds like?” Not in a bad way though! More like… meditative? Yeah, that’s the word. It’s not your typical beat-driven electronic track, but it grabs you anyway.
Then there’s Onement I-VI, which is basically six parts rolled into one epic journey. This one feels more structured than As A Sinking Ship, but still keeps that abstract edge. There’s this recurring drone-like hum throughout, layered with sharp stabs of noise that feel intentional yet random at the same time. It’s like listening to an alien orchestra tuning up before a concert. Every now and then, you catch these tiny melodic snippets peeking through the chaos, and it makes you lean in closer. You know how some songs just fade into the background? This ain’t one of those. It demands your attention.
What’s wild about Split is how unapologetically itself it is. There’s no attempt to dumb things down or make it palatable for mainstream ears. It’s like the creators were like, “Nah, we’re doing us,” and ran with it. And honestly? Respect. In a world full of cookie-cutter beats and predictable drops, albums like this remind you why music can be so damn interesting when people take risks.
Oh, and here’s the kicker—I listened to this while cleaning my room (yes, boring chore alert), and suddenly scrubbing baseboards felt less mundane. Like, who knew glitchy electronic vibes could make housework kinda zen? Maybe that’s the secret power of abstract music: turning the ordinary into something worth paying attention to.
So yeah, give Split a spin if you’re into stuff that challenges your ears. Just don’t expect catchy hooks or sing-along lyrics. This one’s all about texture and atmosphere. And hey, maybe it’ll even make your chores more tolerable. Stranger things have happened, right?
