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Triadzz

Rustie

2013

Triadzz

Release Date:  2013

By Pitchfork

Reviewed March 17, 2013

Power is nothing without control, and Rustie has only needed a double A-side to exercise ample amounts of both qualities. Recent single "Slasherr" was a melodic tour de force, piercing and intense; its twin, "Triadzz," is a showcase of the Glaswegian producer's command and restraint. An initial, blasting pattern of glittery synths serves as a flashy introduction, and the subsequent severe acceleration encourages the listener to brace for a titanic drop. Instead, Rustie pulls back. The next minute is anchored by hefty, subterranean bass and rapid-fire spiraling pulses. When that glittering synth blast makes its triumphant return, it's a testament to the power of delayed gratification. "Triadzz" illustrates the versatility and skill that makes Rustie worthy of our attention. There are plenty of producers crafting sharp, shiny bangers; there are plenty of producers exploring dark, filthy trap-- but how many are doing both in one three-minute song?

8:00 PM · Mar 17, 2013