Zaïmph - the undetermined dyad

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Review by Chris Rasor

The Undetermined Dyad by Zaïmph: A Sonic Puzzle You Didn’t Know You Needed Alright, let’s talk about The Undetermined Dyad, the 2008 brainchild of Zaïmph—a project that feels like someone took electronic beats, rock grit, and a blender full of chaos, then pressed “puree.” This UK release via Volcanic Tongue (yep, they named it twice for emphasis) is not your average record. It’s experimental noise with teeth, clawing at genres like it owns the place. And honestly? It kinda does. Let’s start with the artwork because you can’t ignore it. Silkscreened by Alan Sherry and designed by Marcia Bassett, the cover looks like something you’d find in an abandoned art gallery after hours—raw, unsettling, but weirdly beautiful. The whole package screams DIY rebellion, which fits perfectly with what’s inside. Now onto the tracks. First up, there’s “Untitled,” which is exactly as mysterious as it sounds. No name, no explanation, just sound waves crashing into your ears like a storm you didn’t see coming. It starts off slow, almost teasing you with these eerie synth pulses, but then BAM—it explodes into this wall of distorted guitar riffs and glitchy static. It’s disorienting, yeah, but also strangely hypnotic. Like when you’re stuck in a dream where everything’s slightly off, but you don’t want to wake up. That track sticks with me because it doesn’t try to be anything other than itself—messy, loud, unapologetic. Another standout is... well, I don’t even know its title (seriously, half the album might as well be called “???”). But one song burrows into your skull with this relentless bassline that feels like it was recorded in a haunted factory. There are moments where it breaks down into near silence, only to smash back in with more ferocity than before. It’s the kind of music that makes you question if you’re listening or being listened to. Creepy? Maybe. Addictive? Absolutely. Tom Carter mastered this beast, and hats off to him for keeping the chaos sounding intentional instead of just messy. Because trust me, pulling off controlled noise isn’t easy. These songs aren’t background music—they demand your attention, whether you like it or not. So here’s the thing: The Undetermined Dyad isn’t for everyone. If you’re looking for catchy hooks or sing-along choruses, keep walking. But if you crave something that challenges your idea of what music can be, this album will slap you upside the head and leave you wanting more. Reflection time: Listening to this record feels like stepping into a dark room where nothing makes sense until suddenly, it does—or maybe it doesn’t, and that’s the point. Either way, I’m pretty sure my cat hated it, so that’s gotta count for something, right?

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Artist: Zaïmph
Album: the undetermined dyad
Rating: 4.22

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  • FLAC size: 48.2 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Untitled18:33

Images

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Catalog Numbers

  • VT006
  • oo6

Labels

  • Volcanic Tongue
  • volcanic tongue

Listen online

  • ouvir online
  • lytte på nettet
  • ascolta in linea
  • lyssna på nätet
  • online luisteren
  • escuchar en línea
  • online anhören
  • écouter en ligne
  • kuunnella verkossa

Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Limited Edition

Companies

RoleCompany
Manufactured ByDuophonic GbR

Credits

RoleCredit
Artwork [SilkscreenedAlan Sherry
Uncredited]Alan Sherry
ArtworkMarcia Bassett
Mastered ByTom Carter

Notes

  • Live recordings from August, 2005.
  • Limited edition of 300 copies.

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout: duo20060631

About Zaïmph

Zaïmph is the solo project of artist, musician and performer Marcia Bassett. Working in areas of sound, improvisation, live composition and visual creations, Bassetts work is equal parts trance and critique. Her sound pieces thread the needle between the conceptual and the sensual, between ritual invocation and cold semiotic gaze. Using handmade electronic instruments, prepared guitar, digital and analog synthesizers, manipulated vocals, field recordings and tape explorations, Bassett deftly wields philosophical systems to produce heady, experiential clouds; pushing through drones into provocative soundscapes  the intangible narratives of dreams.

Real Name

    • Marcia Bassett

Name Vars

  • Zaimph

Aliases

  • Marcia Bassett
  • Krungthepmahanabowornratankosinmahintarayudyayamahadiloponoparatanarajthaniburiromudorajniwesmahasatarnamornpimarnavatarsatisakattiyavisanukamphrasit
  • Daughter Of The Revolution

Interesting fact about Album

Here's an interesting fact: The album *The Undetermined Dyad* by Zaïmph is a wild mix of noise and experimental sounds. Released in 2008 in the UK, it’s not your typical record. The artwork was silkscreened by Alan Sherry, who went uncredited, while Marcia Bassett also contributed to the visuals. Tom Carter mastered it, adding his touch to the chaos. One quirky detail? The album includes a track simply titled "Untitled." It’s a raw, genre-blurring piece that feels like a hidden gem from the underground music scene.