Glass Swords

Rustie (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 11, 2011)
• Original Release Date: 2011
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Warp Records
• ASIN: B005HZXUKU
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #54,918 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Glass Swords

2. Flash Back

3. Surph

4. Hover Traps

5. City Star

6. Globes

7. Ultra Thizz

8. Death Mountain

9. Cry Flames

10. After Light

11. Ice Tunnels

12. All Nite

13. Crystal Echo

Editorial Reviews

Following Rustie's Warp debut--2010's Sunburst EP--as well as essential remixes for the likes of Jamie Lidell, Kelis, The Big Pink and Nicki Minaj, he emerged as a crown jewel within Glasgow's already-deep talent pool of genrebusting electronic music producers. The now-classic early releases showcased Rustie's love for obscure Japanese prog-rock, 16-bit video game sonics, icy grime and Detroit techno; creating a vision of the future of rave music. But for Glass Swords, his immensely anticipated, two-years-in-the-making full length debut, Rustie ushers in an otherworldly landscape. Both epic and alien (as the artwork suggests), the rushing neon strains of bright melody and earthquake drums hit you after a brief intro of beguiling synths and guitar meditations. Building colossal tension and release throughout, from first single (and club favourite) 'Ultra Thizz' to the soaring hooks and basement low end of 'Death Mountain' and 'Cry Flames', his record may well leave permanent marks on your stereo. As the album evolves, skittish hooks and warm textures sweep in and out of focus without ever losing the warped narrative that effectively joins Glass Swords into a startling cohesive whole. As an album, it's one that doesn't let up and demands repeat listens to fully appreciate the myriad hum-along melodies and wicked production u-turns, and don't worry about the jittery over-caffeinated feeling you'll have after listening…it's to be expected.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Tomita lives on ... March 10, 2013

By John Kell

Format:MP3 Music

Well, I must admit I was more than pleasantly surprised with this effort. It is a splendid integration of a variety of styles - trance b/w Tomita b/w Quincy Jones b/w Alan Parsons. Highly recommended!

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing February 25, 2013

By jim

Format:Vinyl|Amazon Verified Purchase

rarely is a record stellar from start to finish but this is one of them. easily the best record of the year. this is comprehensively good.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow January 18, 2013

By Nil

Format:Audio CD

Easily the best electronic album of the last ten years (imho). If you can, give it a listen, too sweet.