{"id":12802,"date":"2024-10-11T12:27:49","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T17:27:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ckuw.ca\/stylus\/?p=12802"},"modified":"2026-05-07T19:29:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T00:29:03","slug":"ep-review-ritchot-textiles-i","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ckuw.ca\/stylus\/2024\/10\/11\/ep-review-ritchot-textiles-i\/","title":{"rendered":"EP Review:: Ritchot Textiles :: i"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/ckuw.ca\/stylus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/a1187471626_16.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ckuw.ca\/stylus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/a1187471626_16.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ckuw.ca\/stylus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/a1187471626_16-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ckuw.ca\/stylus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/a1187471626_16-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ckuw.ca\/stylus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/a1187471626_16-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>by Daniel Kussy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Built out of the ashes of Abbotsford post-punk quartet Blessed comes Ritchot Textiles, the latest project from longtime collaborators Drew Riekman, Mitchell Trainor and Reuben Houweling. Their first release as a group, <em>i<\/em> is born out of love for droning synthesizers and loaded sequencers, all while crafting a minimalist yet rich pairing of industrial electronic and krautrock. It&#8217;s not at all surprising to know that it was created entirely using only analogue equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>A dark undertone seeps throughout <em>i<\/em>, comparable to that of a Nine Inch Nails song, as heard through the discrete synth humming in the bridge of \u201cCoward\u201d and on \u201cHero,\u201d reminiscent of a Metroid track with a haunting synth and a sparse beat lingering throughout the track. Riekman\u2019s lyrical haziness provides textures only the Cocteau Twins could fully understand. The consistent force behind each track is the percussion, specifically the use of a physical drum kit and how the intensity with which it\u2019s played grabs the listener. What\u2019s most impressive is how it captures the vibes of different tempos while maintaining that intensity that runs through your ears. The relaxed saunter on \u201cHeaven\u201d carries the charisma of a slow-motion entrance in a film. The climax on \u201cWeight\u201d hits a euphoric centre between Silver Apples\u2019 \u201cSeagreen Serenades\u201d and Fatboy Slim\u2019s \u201cRight Here Right Now.\u201d The droning guitar paired with the screaming cymbals on \u201cCoward\u201d make a strong headbanger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the melodic complexities of Blessed demanded the attention of its listener to keep up, all Ritchot Textiles asks is to listen with your body, and move accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For fans of: Cocteau Twins, Nine Inch Nails, YMO, Silver Apples.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by Daniel Kussy Built out of the ashes of Abbotsford post-punk quartet Blessed comes Ritchot Textiles, the latest project from longtime collaborators Drew Riekman, Mitchell Trainor and Reuben Houweling. 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