Lars Wickinger – The Unknown Side Of The Moon

Lars Wickinger has been peddling his unique blend of underground house and techno for almost a decade and his album ‘Unknown Side of the Moon’ is no exception. Defined by a charming and gothic feel, Wickinger’s latest work truly reflects both his in-depth knowledge and worldly experience of traditional and contemporary music styles.

It is an album, which, at times, strays further into the art of philosophy than the philosophy of art. The album asks questions. It begs to be investigated and, ultimately, fulfils all expectations.

Questions are posed vocally, complemented by texture and timbre crisp in detail. The album is highly-refined yet results in the most overwhelming listening experience, rolling over its audience with fine low end sonics sandwiched between snares and claps soaked in extreme reverb.

Throughout the course of it, bewildering synth-stabs shimmer with sophistication and truly do urge the listener to fully immerse themselves in the album as a broad and ample journey. Tracks like ‘Acid Wolf’ thump with a self-assurance whilst on ‘One of Those Boys’, Wickinger takes a pause from the complexities of pondering and sculpts a fun track fit for the floor.