darling: jacob's lead

Darling presents Jacob's Lead, a truer reflection of the shadowy producer's previously hidden talents. The title track's restless, hypnotic rhythm tips a wink to classic Dutch techno of old, while the undulating, analog electronics and swirling pads recall the far-sighted retro-futurism of vintage Motor City material. Darling heads towards deeper territory with the bubbling melodies, starburst electronics and saucer-eyed chords of "Video". The interstellar electronics are once more pushed to the fore on closer "80 Axes", where jaunty synth lines combine with soft bongo hits to create an instinctive rhythm, and intergalactic melodies sprint between the speakers.