The Internet Will Break My Heart

Description

Chris Imler returns with "The Internet Will Break My Heart," an artistic peak that explores disillusionment with the digital age. He decries the internet's failure to deliver on its emancipatory promises, having become a tool for control, social polarization, and exploitation, even in animal videos. Musically, Imler draws inspiration from Kraftwerk and DAF but transcends their robotic codes with a raw, impulsive, and improvised style, mirroring his chaotic and emotional live performances. The album stands out with varied tracks: "Let's Not Talk About the War" channels social tensions into a captivating rhythm, "Agoraphobia" envelops the listener in a dark and hypnotic atmosphere, and "Liturgy of Litter" creates an almost mystical soundscape. Produced with Benedikt Frey and enriched by Naomi Klaus's enchanting voice, this album is a fascinating and essential work.