The Illusion Of Darkness: A Breakcore Beast from Russia
Alright, let’s get into The Illusion Of Darkness by Tekkno Kid, Okrozhka, and EriS. Released back in 2017 under the DARKSTEP IMPLANTANT label, this album is a wild ride through the chaotic worlds of breakcore and drum n bass. If you’re into high-energy beats that feel like they’re melting your brain in the best way possible, this one’s for you.
First off, can we talk about “Violence Brain”? This track hits hard right outta the gate. It’s got these jagged breaks that sound like someone took a chainsaw to a drum machine—messy but oddly satisfying. The whole vibe feels aggressive yet strangely hypnotic, like staring at a storm while strapped to a rollercoaster. You don’t know whether to freak out or just sit back and enjoy the chaos. Either way, it sticks with you.
Then there’s “Dr. Killjoy,” which might as well be renamed “How to Lose Your Mind in 4 Minutes.” This one starts off all sneaky with some eerie atmospherics before slamming you with relentless kicks and snares. There are moments where it almost sounds playful, like the producers were messing around with samples just to see how far they could push things. Spoiler alert: pretty damn far. By the end, you're left wondering if your speakers survived the ordeal.
Tracks like “Clown” and “Evil Dead (Rework)” keep the energy cranked up too, but honestly, the entire album has this raw, unfiltered quality that makes it stand out. It doesn’t feel overly polished—which is kinda refreshing. Sometimes music tries so hard to be perfect that it loses its soul, but not here. This is pure, untamed noise with heart.
What’s wild is how three Russian artists managed to create something that feels both local and universal. Like, you can hear hints of their roots in the gritty textures, but the madness transcends borders. Drum n bass heads and breakcore fanatics will eat this up, no doubt.
Thinking about it now, I’m reminded of those late-night sessions where nothing else matters except the beat taking over your body. Albums like The Ilusion Of Darkness remind me why I fell in love with electronic music in the first place—it’s unpredictable, loud, and refuses to play by the rules.
Oh, and fun fact? Listening to this album makes me want to either start a mosh pit or write poetry. Not sure which is more dangerous.
