Jon Hopkins - "Immunity"

Jon Hopkins released one of the best electronic records of 2013 in his sophomore album "Immunity." The two sides of the record act as masterful counterpoints to one another.  Tracks 1 through 4 have an upbeat, house-influenced style.  "Open Eye Signal" reminds me of something off of "Kosi Comes Around" by DJ Koze.  However, for all the groovy goodness of the album's first half, it's the second 4 tracks that are the real stunners.  Elegant, ethereal and slightly mournful, tracks such as "Abandon Window" hit extra hard in their starkness after such a beat-oriented first half.  The closing title track is a gorgeous 10-minute slab of ambience that makes you want to sigh deeply and start the whole thing over again.  No matter what kind of electronica you fancy, you'll find something to latch onto in here.

JON HOPKINS - "IMMUNITY"

Domino Records 2013

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