Random Accessed Memories is a densely layered, forward-leaning record that delivers a perfect blend of shoegaze textures and grunge-tinted riffs all wrapped in a meticulously cohesive aesthetic. The smooth airy vocals are drenched in reverb, while spacey synths swirl just beneath the surface, creating a sonic environment that feels both dreamy and emotionally raw.
Rather than relying on traditional song structures, Anakin often opts for hypnotic repetition which reinforces the album’s overarching sense of less is more. Lyrically, the album leans into abstract themes of fragmented identity and longing for connection. This intentional obscurity amplifies the emotion of the record, forcing the listener to feel rather than simply hear.
While the album thrives on abstraction, it never feels aimless. There’s a deliberate sense of power here. Anakin’s ability to craft hooks that are both emotionally resonant and rhythmically compelling is what makes them stand out. Random Accessed Memories is less concerned with clarity than it is with mood, and in doing so, it captures something uniquely haunting.
1. Action-Reaction 2. All Systems Go 3. Send/Receive 4. Magnified 5. Abort.Retry.Fail 6.The Departure 7. Disconnect 8. Constellations 9. Runtime Error 10. End Transmission
Random Accessed Memories is a densely layered, forward-leaning record that delivers a perfect blend of shoegaze textures and grunge-tinted riffs all wrapped in a meticulously cohesive aesthetic. The smooth airy vocals are drenched in reverb, while spacey synths swirl just beneath the surface, creating a sonic environment that feels both dreamy and emotionally raw.
Rather than relying on traditional song structures, Anakin often opts for hypnotic repetition which reinforces the album’s overarching sense of less is more. Lyrically, the album leans into abstract themes of fragmented identity and longing for connection. This intentional obscurity amplifies the emotion of the record, forcing the listener to feel rather than simply hear.
While the album thrives on abstraction, it never feels aimless. There’s a deliberate sense of power here. Anakin’s ability to craft hooks that are both emotionally resonant and rhythmically compelling is what makes them stand out. Random Accessed Memories is less concerned with clarity than it is with mood, and in doing so, it captures something uniquely haunting.
1. Action-Reaction 2. All Systems Go 3. Send/Receive 4. Magnified 5. Abort.Retry.Fail 6.The Departure 7. Disconnect 8. Constellations 9. Runtime Error 10. End Transmission
