"The record is a sequel of sorts to 2019's Plastic Anniversary, which drew from a wave of plastic detritus... in a seriocomic demonstration of the way that deathless substance infiltrates our lives."
"However, this album is less obvious in its social critique and more traditional in its instrumentation — for every nitrous oxide canister or cheese grater, there are several more gongs, steel tongue drums, cymbals, glockenspiels, and tubular bells."
The article discusses Matmos's new album, 'Metallic Life Review,' inspired by a concept known in psychology as a life review, where individuals reflect on their lives. The album gathers a variety of metallic sounds they have collected throughout their career, creating a composition that is distinct yet draws upon themes from their previous album, 'Plastic Anniversary.' While focusing less on social critique, it showcases a more traditional setup with various instruments, embodying their fascination with materiality and sound.
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