A 2000AD concept album you say?
That phrase is retro-futurism.
Barrow is a longtime2000ADreader and head of Invada Records, home to the album.
Its a side-project and labour of love for both artists.
The effect is a bit like an orchestra comprised of Cylons, T-800s and some very prodigious heart monitors.
Now that were all casual cyborgs jacked into the matrix its more like a sirens call.
Stand-out tracks are hard to select as the standard is high.
Another, titled Inhale, tumbles through post-punk guitar and drums that tick like an undiscovered bomb.
Every song on the album has either a building sense of urgency or a deep undercurrent of monolithic timelessness.
If you hate electronic or ambient music thenDrokkisnt for you.
Dont get us wrong youll still respect what it strives to do.
Hear the track early on called Helmet Justice and youll agree.
No crunching dubstep or glitch squeaks in sight.
No angsty metal band groaning about being set free while they collect a hefty fee.
Every2000ADfan, electro-kid and soundtrack buff should give Drokk a listen.
Rating:
4 out of 5
