Album Review: Alter Dimension by Yukacco & Various
Released in 2017 under the Japanese label Alkanet, Alter Dimension is a pulsating dive into the darker corners of electronic music. With its roots firmly planted in EBM (Electronic Body Music) and Hardcore styles, this album packs a punch that’s hard to forget. Yukacco lends her haunting vocals to tracks 1 through 5, threading an eerie yet captivating narrative throughout.
One standout track is “World of Distortion.” It hits you right off the bat with gritty synths and pounding beats, setting the tone for what’s to come. The raw energy here feels almost aggressive, but it’s tempered by Yukacco’s ethereal voice—a contrast that keeps you hooked. You can’t help but feel like you’re being dragged into some dystopian rave, where chaos meets beauty. It’s the kind of song that sticks with you long after the last beat fades out.
Another gem on the album is “Silent Tear.” This one takes a slightly different approach, leaning more into emotional depth rather than sheer intensity. The melody has a melancholic pull, with layers of sound building up slowly until they overwhelm your senses. Yukacco’s delivery here is especially striking—her voice carries a vulnerability that cuts deep. By the end, you might find yourself wondering if there’s something poetic hidden beneath all the noise.
What makes Alter Dimension memorable isn’t just its technical brilliance or genre-blurring audacity; it’s how unapologetically human it feels despite its mechanical foundation. Sure, it’s heavy on distortion and relentless rhythms, but there’s a heartbeat lurking somewhere in there. And honestly? That’s kinda beautiful.
If I had to nitpick, maybe the transitions between tracks could’ve been smoother, but hey, who am I to judge when the whole thing slaps so hard? Final thought: If you’re looking for background music while folding laundry, this ain’t it. But if you want an album that grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go, give Alter Dimension a spin—you won’t regret it.
