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The Black Meteoric Star album follows a narrative line and the six pieces of music tell a story of clubbing and the long journey through the night and into the next day. In this project, Russom carries his ability to create rich sonic landscapes to the dance floor using minimal but intense arrangements and high-energy repetition.
The first single “Death Tunnel” / “World Eater” tells the story of the personal entry into darkness. In “Death Tunnel” the rhythmic lines lose their edges as they repeat in a tense nature. We are driving forward fast and this somehow creates a particular kind of ecstasy. As in twilight, borders become unclear and the boundary between inner and outer becomes soft. Sounds like electronic waves connects the experience to the ocean, another vast, unknowable place of transformation. “World Eater” was created under circumstances such that even Gavin has no idea how many of the sounds were created. It has been said to suggest a panther prowling through the jungle, looking for prey. Considering the above, that seems appropriate enough.
The second single “Dominatron / Anthem” takes place after midnight. The animal energy encountered in “World Eater” is released and splits itself into female and male parts. This 12” is the story of their struggle for power over one another. “Dominatron” is the feminine side and “Anthem” is the masculine side. As in a possession ritual, each side appears and does its dance.
The third and final chapter is “Dream Catcher / Dawn”. In “Dream Catcher” it becomes clear that neither the masculine nor the feminine side can win. They have to coexist and acknowledge their own strengths and resolve to a mutual end. As the longest of the six tracks its story is about total surrender. At this moment we acknowledge that there is no way out but through. “Dawn” comes. The bass line echoes the melody of “Death Tunnel”, signaling return. Although we are beginning again everything looks, sounds and feels different. We are much stronger now. As the sun comes up and edges begin to become clear again, we drive slowly through the still sleeping city.

