Mechanoid is perfectly packaged and aptly named. Druu's latest tracks are unapologetically synthesized, finely tuned, and engineered like polished, slightly menacing machines, but always with the touch of human ingenuity and plenty of class. In your earbuds, this album will motivate you to speed walk, or to push out extra reps in the gym. In the car, you'd better set your cruise control to a respectable speed or you'll find yourself creeping past 70, 80, 90 without even realizing it. The techno-industrial leads and riffs are like the rush of adrenaline. The beats are relentless without being tiresome. Druu always maintains momentum without wearing you slam out. At low volume, the sound is sophisticated, a perfect backdrop for friends and drinks - and eventually your friends will say, "This sounds awesome, what is it? Turn it up!" At high volume, those same clever, meticulous beats sound dangerous, and the leads stutter and scream. Lots of machine noises along the way for the sci-fi set, and plenty of melody for the dancefloor. It's all just friggin' cool.
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