Swedish producer Olof Dreijer, known for his work with the Knife and Fever Ray, has released his debut solo album, A Garden Of Earthly Delights. The album features tracks named after flowers, marking a departure from the Scandinavian winter gloom often associated with his previous projects.
Each song on the album showcases Dreijer's distinctive musical style, with squiggling melodies and distorted notes that surprise and intrigue. The rhythms draw from cumbia, kuduro, dancehall, and techno, infused with complex funk and anti-quantised details.
Guest vocalists from Sudan (MaMan), Colombia (Diva Cruz), and South Africa (Toya Delazy) contribute to the album, their voices complementing the intricate beats. The latter part of the album includes contemplative studies in metal strings and ambient tones, which, while slightly less original, maintain the same rhythmic sensibility.
Dreijer has created a walled garden of psychedelia, evoking the light and scent of a summer in bloom. The album is a cohesive collection that highlights his unique musical accent, recognisable from just half a second of music.
