Enter the labyrinthine world of Faux Hex‘s debut album, The Body and All Its Positions, where bleak synthetics collide with raw biology to create a sonic landscape that is both haunting and hypnotic. This isn’t just music; it’s an exploration of the human psyche set against the backdrop of an urban sprawl gone awry.
Imagine wandering through the twisted alleyways of a city that exists only in the darkest corners of your mind. Each track on the album is like a hidden doorway leading deeper into this surreal realm, where liminal spaces and psychological turmoil reign supreme. It’s a journey into the depths of the human condition, where chaos and beauty intertwine in unexpected ways.
What sets Faux Hex apart is the fearless approach to genre-blending from Tom Hackwell (instrumentation/production) and Thomas Hawtin (vocals/production assistant) who also collaborate in Erotic Secrets of Pompeii. From industrial beats to trip-hop grooves, spoken word passages to avant-garde experimentation, The Body and All Its Positions defies categorization at every turn. It’s a testament to the duo’s creativity and willingness to push boundaries, resulting in an album that is quirky, thought provoking, and innovative.
But Faux Hex isn’t alone on this journey. Collaborations with Bristol-based artists like Joe ‘Chattabox’ Eden and Frances Pylons add new layers of depth and complexity to the music. Whether it’s Chattabox’s rap on “Pillar of Salt” or Frances’ contrabass on “Act Flout Flower Mt”, each guest artist brings their own flavour to the mix and enhances the album’s already rich tapestry of sound.
The Body and All Its Positions is an experience, a journey into the unknown, a meditation on the human condition, and a celebration of the boundless possibilities of music. Take a deep breath, close your eyes, and let Faux Hex guide you into the depths of their sonic universe.
MUST LISTEN TRACKS: “Palimpsest”, “Pillar of Salt”, “Hierophant”, “Act Flout Flower Mt”, “Equinox Dialogue”, “See Bar Ray”
