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Reality Testing
Artist
Lone
ReleaseProduct
Reality Testing
Label
R&S Records
Catalogue Number
RS1405D
Release Date
June 16, 2014

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It’s hard to believe that Reality Testing is the sixth album from Manchester-based producer Lone, but his has been a quiet and steady ascent. Following on from the continued success of his relationship with R&S Records, this year he dropped Reality Testing - its title referring to the process of distinguishing the internal world of emotions and thoughts from the world outside.

Appropriately, it’s a hazy, languid affair, one in which Lone moves between the US house of Detroit and Chicago and the dusty grooves of west-coast hip-hop and beat music. Nestled in the middle of this new material are the two sides of last year’s marvellous Airglow Fires release, both the frantically upbeat title track and the jazzier swing of ‘Begin To Begin’. Similar in approach, 'Restless City' is a gorgeous take on buzzing house music, keys and percussion meeting spoken word samples that speak of what's really real. 'Meeker Warmer Energy' is a shimmering hip-hop jam, one that calls to mind hazy sunshine resting on still waters, while 'Aurora Northern Quarter' is that track's late-night equivalent, all balmy darkness and lusty dances in its retro piano stabs. 'Coincidences' shuffles along like a meeting between the lush organ sounds of Floating Points and the percussive expression of Four Tet, and the weariness of 'Jaded' is a down-tempo antidote to any rave-induced injuries. It's very easy to shoot and miss when it comes to sonic variety, but Reality Testing is a slam-dunk of both style and substance for Lone.

Digital Track List

  1. 1 First Born Seconds 1:54 Buy

    First Born Seconds

  2. 2 Restless City 4:37 Buy

    Restless City

  3. 3 Meeker Warm Energy 3:59 Buy

    Meeker Warm Energy

  4. 4 Aurora Northern Quarter 4:03 Buy

    Aurora Northern Quarter

  5. 5 2 Is 8 3:43 Buy

    2 Is 8

  6. 6 Airglow Fires 6:01 Buy

    Airglow Fires

  7. 7 Coincidences 3:34 Buy

    Coincidences

    This entire record is brilliant. This piece is ear candy to me. An insanely catchy beat mixed with melancholic melodies. And Lone keeps experimenting with every single record he does. I love it.

  8. 8 Begin to Begin 5:34 Buy

    Begin to Begin

  9. 9 Jaded 4:49 Buy

    Jaded

  10. 10 Vengeance Video 5:19 Buy

    Vengeance Video

  11. 11 Stuck 2:35 Buy

    Stuck

  12. 12 Cutched Under 6:08 Buy

    Cutched Under

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