Description
The debut, self titled album from The Haxan Cloak, solo project of multi instrumentalist Bobby Krlic, appeared seemingly out of nowhere in 2011 with an impressively fully-formed sound that blew away anyone who heard it. Recorded over the space of 3 years, ‘The Haxan Cloak’ was a wildly ambitious fusion of malevolent strings, junkyard found sounds and primitive percussion. In the two years since the release of his debut, Krlic relocated to London and began working on its epic follow up, and Tri Angle Records debut, ‘Excavation’.
Bolstered by the concept he was developing for his follow up, and a desire to explore new terrains, Krlic has evolved his sound to incorporate more of his electronic influences. The result is an album awash with serrated beats and cavernous sub-bass, meshing
with the classical drones and ghostly details The Haxan Cloak fans will have already been accustomed to.
‘Excavation’ should appeal to fans of Tim Hecker, Fuck Buttons, Raime and Andy Stott, among others.
The Haxan Cloak has just completed a very successful supporting role on Liars’ recent European tour.
