Sentience (EP)
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| Released | August 24, 2018 | |||
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| Length | 15:39 | |||
| Label | Deadbeats | |||
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Sentience (stylised as S E N T I E N C E)[1] is the debut extended play by electronic music producer 1788-L. It was released by Canadian record label Deadbeats on August 24, 2018. Four songs were released with the album, including two singles, "Full / Burst" with Totto, and "Nu / Ver / Ka".
Background and release
[edit]On July 25, 2018, 1788-L launched a website where someone could ask any questions to an AI. If asked certain questions, several details surrounding the extended play would be revealed, including the title, tracklist, that it would be released in August and the first single's release date. The website was launched after it was announced that 1788-L would support Ekali's up "Crystal Eyes" tour.[2][3]
To promote the release of the extended play, a video summarising the extended play was released by 1788-L via their YouTube channel on August 24, 2018.[4] The video, directed by Jonathan Plesel, featured and was inspired by video games, Gundam and the dystopian/cyberpunk aesthetic.[5]
The two singles "Full / Burst" and "Nu / Ver / Ka" originally debuted by Canadian electronic music duo Zeds Dead during a DJ set in July 2018 and were released as digital downloads on August 3, 2018, and August 17, 2018, respectively.[6][7][8] The extended play was released a week after the latter, on August 24, 2018, by record label Deadbeats, owned by Zeds Dead.[9]
Critical reception
[edit]Sentience was well received by most critics. Katie Stone of EDM.com wrote that the four tracks included on the extended play were so unique and on the cutting edge that they "stand well on their own and as a bass to your face package."[5] Writing for This Song Slaps, Alejandro Vega wrote that the extended play has "displayed an array of sound design that showcase [1788-L's] skills."[10] Dancing Astronaut's Asher Norris wrote that the extended play showcased 1788-L's signature sound, stating that they have become one of "the most exciting new artists in the red hot mid-tempo bass music scene."[11] Peach Gallagher of Run the Trap described 1788-L's style of production techniques as "undeniable as each track offers a one of a kind sonic experience", writing that the extended play ignited a "firestorm of hard-hitting bass and experimental anthems that will leave any seasoned bass-head breathless."[12]
Selbe Dittman of EDM Sauce reviewed the song "Full / Burst", noting its dark, robot voice and wrote that the combination of both artists' sounds made for an interesting mix.[7] This Song Slaps' Brian Bonavoglia called the song an "aggressive metallic bass beauty that is best defined as mid-tempo at its finest."[13] Writing for Run The Trap, Andre Waguespack compared the song to "Hex", 1788-L's previous collaboration with Canadian DJ and record producer Rezz, calling it a "whirlwind of mid tempo madness."[14]
Writing for Dancing Astronaut, Bella Bagshaw described the song "Nu / Ver / Ka" as the "bleeding embodiment of experimental electronic", writing that the track's "whirlwind arrangement only adds to the dizzying merriment, as the listener is sucked into the oscillating 1788-L continuum."[8] EDM Sauce's Selbe Dittman wrote that the song "showed even more diversity as an artist and DJ", noting that it is more chill but not as "bassy and glitchy" compared to 1788-L's previous tracks.[15] Katie Stone of EDM.com described the song as "definitely have a different sound to them then some of the other 1788-L singles we've heard."[16]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Full / Burst" (with Totto) |
| 4:00 |
| 2. | "Nu / Ver / Ka" | 1788-L | 3:31 |
| 3. | "Force / Impulse" | 1788-L | 3:38 |
| 4. | "Astray / R" | 1788-L | 4:30 |
| Total length: | 15:39 | ||
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide | August 24, 2018 | Digital download | Deadbeats | [6] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "S E N T I E N C E - EP by 1788-L on iTunes". Apple Music. August 24, 2018. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
- ^ "1788-L Launches Mysterious AI Website; Teases New EP - EDMTunes". EDMTunes. July 26, 2018. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
- ^ "1788-L Launches New AI-Powered Website, Teases Debut EP". Your EDM. July 25, 2018. Archived from the original on July 26, 2018. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
- ^ 1788-L (August 24, 2018), S E N T I E N C E, retrieved August 31, 2018
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b "1788-L Releases Full 'SENTIENCE' EP [Listen]". EDM.com - The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
- ^ a b "1788-L's Debut EP Is Finally Here & Even More Insane Than Expected". Your EDM. August 24, 2018. Archived from the original on August 24, 2018. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
- ^ a b Dittman, Selbe (August 4, 2018). "1788-L's new song Full / Burst is out now". EDM Sauce. Archived from the original on August 18, 2018. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
- ^ a b "1788-L lets strange sounds fly on 'Nu / Ver / Ka' - Dancing Astronaut". Dancing Astronaut. August 18, 2018. Archived from the original on August 19, 2018. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
- ^ "1788-L's First EP Single Is Here & It's An Absolute BANGER". Your EDM. August 3, 2018. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
- ^ "1788-L's Debut EP "Sentience" Is Finally Here - thissongslaps.com - Electronic Dance Music & Hip-Hop Media". This Song Slaps. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
- ^ "1788-L's destructive debut EP, 'S E N T I E N C E,' has finally arrived". Dancing Astronaut. August 24, 2018. Archived from the original on August 25, 2018. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
- ^ "1788-L Unleashes Massive S E N T I E N C E EP". Run The Trap. August 24, 2018. Archived from the original on August 24, 2018. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
- ^ "1788-L Drops Lead Single "Full / Burst" Off Forthcoming EP". This Song Slaps. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
- ^ "1788-L Unleashes First Single Off Debut EP With Rising Producer totto". Run The Trap. August 3, 2018. Archived from the original on August 5, 2018. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
- ^ Dittman, Selbe (August 17, 2018). "1788-L Releases Nu / Ver / Ka Before EP". EDM Sauce. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
- ^ "1788-L Mixes It Up With Experimental New Single 'Nu / Ver / Ka' Off Debut EP [Listen]". EDM.com - The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists. Retrieved August 29, 2018.