FLUME Vinilo y CD

Review: We've been waiting for this one for what feels like an eternity. Since his self-titled debut in 2012 Flume has gone from beat-digger's delight to global sensation who has influenced producers in all walks of sounds from hip-hop to D&B. Mercifully Skin delivers and exceeds expectations: from the gritty wonks of "Wall Fuck" and "16.3" to the airwave-ready songwriting of "Never Be Like You" and "Say It" by way of the introspective, fathomless electronic textures of tracks such as "When Everything Was New" and "Like Water", Harley has taken care to explore his widest influences and references points while treading the balance between retaining his signature but not repeating himself.

Review: We've been waiting for this one for what feels like an eternity. Since his self-titled debut in 2012 Flume has gone from beat-digger's delight to global sensation who has influenced producers in all walks of sounds from hip-hop to D&B. Mercifully Skin delivers and exceeds expectations: from the gritty wonks of "Wall Fuck" and "16.3" to the airwave-ready songwriting of "Never Be Like You" and "Say It" by way of the introspective, fathomless electronic textures of tracks such as "When Everything Was New" and "Like Water", Harley has taken care to explore his widest influences and references points while treading the balance between retaining his signature but not repeating himself.

Review: Second time around for Sydney-based electronica talent Flume's superb, self-titled debut album, which first slipped out Future Classic 12 months ago. Flume was perhaps a little overlooked first time round, which was a crying shame given the quality of his vivacious, synth-pop influenced, Flying Lotus-ish beatscapes and soul-soaked MPC experiments. This expanded reissue presents the original album in all its fluorescent glory, along with two discs jam packed with collaborations (include a notable hook-up with Ghostface Killah), remixes and unheard material. The package also includes a fine live DVD of Flume's infamous hometown show at the Hordern Pavilion in Sydney. All in all, a superb package for fans and newcomers alike.