The Anticipatory Organization by The Sun God: A Sonic Journey That Sticks With You
Let’s get one thing straight—this album isn’t your typical electronic jazz mashup. Released in 2018 under Modern Obscure Music, The Anticipatory Organization feels like a fever dream where abstract beats meet smoky club vibes. It’s raw, it’s unpredictable, and honestly? It’s kinda genius.
The first track that really slapped me across the face was “The Achievement Factory.” I mean, come on—that title alone sounds like some dystopian corporate nightmare. And boy, does it deliver. The rhythm hits you like an espresso shot at 3 AM, all jittery synths and glitchy percussion. But then there’s this saxophone solo (yeah, saxophone!) that sneaks in halfway through, smooth as melted butter. It’s jarring but also kinda beautiful, like finding calm in chaos. You know those moments when you’re staring out of a train window late at night, lost in thought? That’s what this track feels like. It’s not perfect—it stumbles a bit here and there—but maybe that’s why it sticks with me. Feels human, y’know?
Then there’s “The Things We Don’t Know,” which is just… haunting. Like, goosebumps-level haunting. This one’s slower, more introspective, almost like it’s daring you to sit still and actually listen. There are these soft piano notes layered over distant echoes, and every now and then, a bassline rumbles beneath it all like thunder rolling in. It’s moody AF, but in the best way possible. Every time I hear it, I think about unanswered questions, missed chances, stuff we bury deep down. Heavy, right? But somehow, it doesn’t weigh me down—it lifts me up instead. Weird, huh?
Baldo Gallego did the mastering, and dude deserves props for keeping everything tight without losing the messy soul of the music. Props to Spain too, because this kind of creativity screams freedom. Abstract techno meets jazz? Club/dance meets existential dread? Yeah, they pulled it off.
Here’s the kicker though—listening to this album made me realize something weird. Life’s a lot like these tracks. Sometimes it’s loud and chaotic, throwing curveballs left and right. Other times, it slows down so much you can practically hear yourself breathe. And maybe that’s okay. Maybe being unsure or imperfect isn’t such a bad thing after all.
So yeah, if you’re into music that challenges you while making you feel alive, give The Anticipatory Organization a spin. Just don’t blame me if it messes with your head—in the best way possible.
