It’s been floating about for a few weeks now, but there’s quite a few reasons why I’m finally posting about this majestic piece from Sweden’s most discerning ambient and long lasting duo. One, i’ve realised I havent even featured Daniel and Johannes’ work on ASIP before (criminal). Two, they will be gracing London next week in a very rare Ultimae performance (I CANNOT wait). And three, this album will go down as an all-time classic with me, after several repeat listens and a growing love for the album each time.
Twentythree is Carbon Based Lifeforms fourth release on Ultimae, the long-standing label which is also home to fellow countryman Solar Fields. A fourth album from a partnership which has stood the test of time – since Daniel and Johannes were just 15 years old to be exact, and their relationship seems to have hit it’s peak; Twentythree is already being touted as their best work to date.
I’m not going to go into detail on each of the tracks included on this release. This album is quite simply, classic, perfected ambient music. Atmospheric, melodic, emotive and spacious, Daniel and Johannes seem to come off effortlessly with an album which will stand the test of time. I wouldn’t be surprised if i’m looking back at this album in fifteen years time the same way I do with Biosphere’s masterpieces… Big, I hear you say? Just give it a try…
Oh and I almost forgot, the fourth reason for this post; we may be expecting a little mix series contribution from Daniel and Johannes in the near future…
You can purchase twentythree from the Ultimae Bandcamp or the physical version from Ultimae directly. If you’re planning on attending the CBL London gig, please get in touch!
