Under Midnight Void 1994
An interesting mix of computer programming and industrial compositions gave Void a unique flair to the mid 90's. I chose this album for a couple reasons, because of its concept, and the woven construction of those themes.
What is mans faith in the role of tomorrows technology? What are those guises to which encourage or hinder personal reflection or discretion? Part of the underlying meme with Void I think challenges the status quo a little bit, by exposing the potential frailties, and undermines a devoted religious experience to technology.
What has stuck with me is in its simplistic approach, but it weaves a very complex narrative to human interaction and upcoming (then) dependency upon technology. I think drives the message very clear, and wraps the mind around all kinds of scenarios to yet unfold.
Its terse, its conflicted, but it burrows under the surface of internalized expectation. It has all the elements of ambient textures going, various programmed beats, and even the guitar gives a concise edge I found curious. Another record that I feel shares similarities is Billy Idol's Cyberpunk, though that album was hated, I enjoyed having these two different albums to a congruent piece of the same puzzle. Void is a record of choices, it clearly spells this out in each of the tracks.
If you can find this out there, give it a listen. Thanks for reading.
B.
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