Daedelus - Love To Make Music To (2008)

Daedelus - Love To Make Music To (2008)

Daedelus wants you to get biz-aaaaaayyy. Not in the bedroom though, as the album's title might suggest, but on the dance floor. Which isn't nearly as interesting, but hell, let's just go with it.

While his previous full length, Denies The Days Demise, took the form of a concept album loosely based around the story of Little Nemo, this album seems to be made to resemble a live experience. Most of the album follows a distinct flow where the songs somewhat blend and the tempo changes are gradual from track to track. If I were into dancing, or was a DJ at a dance party, I'd see this album going over well for those who like to bust moves and such. It shares some common aspects with Girl Talk's recent downloadable album Feed the Animals. Yet, unlike that album, Love To Make Music To isn't so much of a hyperspeed, dance-centric mash-up that it can't also be enjoyed in a normal listening environment as well, such as in the car...or say, on your iPod at work in a warehouse-sized building, which is much more common for most (read: me).

There isn't much that could be considered filler on this album, though it does start to lose it's way in the last third or so, where there doesn't seem to be any plan for the songs other than for them to be on the album. While the songs are enjoyable on their own, it is a little disappointing that Daedelus couldn't maintain the flow of the album's first two thirds. Another complaint is that some of the songs seem to lack that trademark Daedelus charm. He's managed to establish a unique sound for himself throughout his career, yet some songs on here seem like they could've been done by any halfway decent electronica artist. But this complaint is probably more relevant to a long time fan than it would be to a newcomer to his music, who wouldn't be able to tell the difference.

Overall, it's a strong release for Daedelus, who continues to be one of the more worthy electronica artists out there.


Score: 7/10


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