Huunter - The Ultraviolet Catastrophe

Written by Youri Jozee

An album inspired by 90s European dance artists, but recorded using only classical instruments, now that’s avant-garde alright. Here’s what we think of Huunter’s second album The Ultraviolet Catastrophe.






One would think that it would require decades of experience to craft an album such as this one. After all, creating a vintage-house/acid inspired album using only classical instruments would take skills of, let’s say, Brian Eno-esque proportions now wouldn’t it. Yes it would, unless you’re born with the skills of US producer Lloyd Bourne aka Huunter. He just turned 22 (!), but Huunter’s music is of such complexity that you would think this man has been living amongst synths and drum sequencers for many decades. The Ultraviolet Catastrophe is his second album and will soon see a European release after it hit the US market earlier this year. The album features four tracks only, but each track is over 9 minutes long and features more diversity than many other albums we’ve heard this year. 

Now we don’t know what kind of otherworldly studio this kid is using, but he sure know how to use it. Describing each track fully would be a mission impossible. The entire album is riddled with drum kit rattles, violins, throbbing electronic basslines, keys, techno beats, vintage house grooves and a shitload of epic and thematic variations. Each of the four tracks features an amazing array of twists, build-ups, and combined instruments, guaranteeing an intense trip through the world of avant-garde electronics. The relatively basic Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle (even the track titles are arty)  track is a masterpiece in which Huunter manages to create an intriguing house tune with just a few classical elements that together form a powerful combination.

Our verdict:
The Ultraviolet Catastrophe is an album like no other. If you ever wondered what house vs. classical music (forget about trance for a moment) would sound like, this album answers that question. The incredible diversity, leftfield approach, genius track composition and –although this is of much lesser importance- this kid’s age make this album an amazing tour de force. Ten thumbs up.

Rating: 8.8/10
Label: Huunter Records
Release date: September 27th, 2010

Tracklist:
1. The Antitelephone
2. The Ultraviolet Catastrophe
3. The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
4. The Entanglement

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