After 2007’s OnandOn the anticipation for a new Lukid release was starting to become unbearable. That’s when Werk Discs decided it was enough and finally released Foma, sophomore effort from UK’s Luke Blair. The first album fell mostly on deaf ears but thankfully there are avid listeners everywhere, Nutriot says:

“If trip-hop had further evolved since the nineties, or if it still had some relevance in contemporary underground music, this is what it would sound like! It all comes from a kid heavily influenced by Autechre and Boards of Canada, but who produces tracks with the freshness of Flying Lotus or Rustie, Appleblim or Dabrye, Theo Parrish and the late J Dilla. Nutriot“

It might sound blasphemous but some of Lukid’s works are actually deeper and more layered than names mentioned above without falling in the trap of putting in too much. Foma is more versatile than thanks to his experimentations with dubstep and ambient although the latter lays lagging behind a bit than usual. For everyone expecting the spark of a revolution, I’m afraid this is more suitable for early morning or late nights than the club hours. The fact that he’s perfected his style so early and continue to expand it further, marks this one a hit for serious electronic dance music.

Take/Lukid – “Navigators”