Releasing a half dozen albums over the last decade or so, Seattle's Retic has transformed from a late-night downtempo artist into the subtly pummeling melodic master behind Chameleon Template. Creating a whole far and above the sum of it's parts, this sparse but glowing album represents a sea change in his focus and a beautifully bewildering slice of modern techno filtered through a cracked lens.
The French producer's debut makes an ideal chillout soundtrack, its synth jams swirling with Balearic textures and hypnotic trip-hop beats. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 21, 2024