I received an email from the great people over at FiXT Publicity (FIGURE, Celldweller & more). It was a promotional request for this album, by Savant. Now, I had heard the name Savant before, but never actually listened to any of the music associated with the name.
The 3rd song on the album, Sledgehammer, was the first song I heard, and that song coupled with the interesting bio, made me decide upon a review. However, I do realize that this is some next level stuff, and I might not be qualified to judge the quality of music overall, but hell, sue me, y'all.
Not sure where to begin with this. Many times, an album/EP features one dubstep track, one moombah track, etc. But with 22 tracks, and most of them intertwining genres to create something that I have no label for, Alchemist is definitely one of the most diverse "EDM" releases I've ever heard. Wide range of different BPMs, dubstep, trap, electro house, classical interludes, the whole array.
Savant - Sledgehammer by Aleksander Vinter
The aforementioned song, Sledgehammer, is a favorite from the album. Electric organ intro that sounds real niche, and some great high, twisting synths in a "drop" that sure goes hard in the paint. Also features an unexpected transition into some interesting moombahton type groove. Chances are, you've never heard something like this before.
I listened to this album a handful of times over the course of a week or so, trying to get a feel for each song, since there's so many of them. I decided that the best course of action for this post would be to simply choose the two tracks that, to me, stood out the most.
For song number two, I had to go with this one, Fat Cat Shuffle. Opens with an intro that sounds like a cross between Bossa Nova and Donkey Kong, quickly turning over to some intricate bass work. I think Savant's production skills really shine here, so many great sounds, together and on their own as well. At the two minute mark, twangy LFO bass galore! Definitely like the feel of this song.
Anyway, I think you should listen to the entire album and make your own opinion. It's freely available to stream, but if it appeals to you, I think you should purchase it, since a lot of time has gone into Alchemist, I am sure.
Summary of my opinions:
Pros: Great diversity, awesome sounds, huge tracklist, some really unique stuff.
Cons: The mixing lacked somewhat at times, a few tracks got (slightly) muddy in certain parts, but overall, not really an issue.
I know this is late, since the album was released Dec. 12, but I haven't really been able to find the time for this up until now.
Expect a lot more from BASSPOLICE this year though, I'll be putting in more time to feature more content, and work on some connections to maybe get some exclusive stuff on here.
No copyright infringement intended. All cred goes to the respective authors and labels, as they should!
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