“Laced with occult imagery and enigmatic samples, the Scottish duo’s immersive new album—their first in 13 years—offers some of the most captivating music of their career.”
“On Inferno, their first studio album in 13 years, the Scottish electronic production duo prove nobody is better at their kind of limpid lullabies”
“Time, religion, and the origins of the universe collide on the group’s fifth album for Warp Records.”
“As the incessant loop of the brief Inferno opener roils across your eardrums, it's hard not to feel a wave of nostalgia. Not that it should come as a surprise: Boards of Canada have always harnessed that to great effect. No, this is different. It's a callback to a sound within their own sonic universe. It's the same sound you'll hear on their older track "Happy Cycling," found only on US and Cana”
“Arriving after a 13-year wait, the enigmatic duo spells out the dread of Geogaddi and Tomorrow's Harvest with songs that trace the chaos of the 2020s.”
“after 13 years away, their prodigal return is a big disappointment”
