Album Review: Talc’s Robot’s Return – A Glimpse Into Electronic Bliss
Okay, so let’s talk about Robot’s Return, the quirky little gem from Talc that dropped back in 2008 on Wah Wah 45s. This album isn’t just another electronic release—it’s like someone took your brain, shook it up with neon lights, and poured out a fizzy cocktail of bleeps, bloops, and beats you can’t help but groove to.
First off, we gotta shout out “Please Please Please Me.” Yeah, yeah—I know what you’re thinking. No, it’s not a Beatles cover (thank god). Instead, it’s this hypnotic swirl of synths and rhythm that feels like walking into a retro arcade at midnight. There’s something oddly comforting about how the track builds itself—layer by layer—until you're fully submerged in its glow. It's one of those songs where you press play, close your eyes, and suddenly you’re floating in zero gravity. Like…whoa. You remember it because it doesn’t try too hard; it just is. And honestly? That’s rare these days.
Then there’s “Robot’s Return (Modern Sleep Over Part Two),” which is basically the cool older sibling of the first track. If “Please Please Please Me” is an introvert vibing alone in their room, this one’s the life of the party. The beat hits harder here, almost teasing you into dancing even if you swore you’d never leave the couch. What sticks with me most is how playful it feels, like Talc whispered to the machines, “Hey, let’s make something fun,” and they actually listened. I mean, who else could pull off naming a song after robots returning without sounding corny? Props for pulling that off.
Now, looking back at Robot’s Return, it’s kinda wild how this album came out over a decade ago. Back then, people were still figuring out MySpace while Talc was busy crafting tunes that sound fresh even now. Maybe that’s why listening to it feels like finding an old mixtape in the attic—you expect dust but instead find gold. Or maybe I’m just rambling because my coffee wore off. Either way, give it a spin. Who knows? You might end up liking it more than you thought—or realizing you’ve been missing out all these years.
Oh, and hey—one last thing. Robots may have returned, but after hearing this album, I wouldn’t mind if they stuck around for good. Just saying.
