Bad Karma is the most unique Hecq release to date; a masterpiece of electronica which stands for itself. The melodic lines of the first two releases, which were reminiscent of artists like Beefcake and Lusine Icl, are now mostly replaced by changing rhythmic textures, clicks and surprising sound manipulations. The precise filter effects on "Scumdrum"'s acoustic percussion samples are a good example of Hecq's production skills. One could draw a comparison to Uwe Schmidt's ealier works as well as Lassigue Bendthaus and Atom Heart.
When Benny Boysen's debut, A Dried Youth, was released in 2003, a few enthusiasts paid attention - the young artist, yet totally unknown, used his enormous creativity to implant an aural impression of his personal experiences onto a CD. Although echoes of other artists' influences seemed to be present, this album showed that Boysen was able to walk his own path. Hymen Records signed Hecq in 2004 and Scatterheart was the first result - an outstanding album to which both reviewers and listeners had cheerful reactions. In the meantime, Benny worked as a remixer for Snog, End, L'Ombre, Architect and many more. Now, just one year after Scatterheart, Hymen is proud to present the third Hecq album.
In addition, L'Ombre and Architect used Hecq's sounds and ideas to create two tracks that should not just be seen as 'remixes' but as collaborations which are the perfect completion to this marvelous album.
Hecq
Hymen Records
