Karma, the latest album by Leghau, is a stunningly crafted body of work that showcases the French producer's talent for creating hypnotic and atmospheric techno. The album features ten tracks, each with its own unique sound and style, but all united by a common thread of deep, driving rhythms and intricate melodies.
From the opening track "Momentum", with its pulsing bassline and haunting synth lines, to the closing track "Karma", which builds to a frenzied climax of distorted beats and eerie soundscapes, the album takes the listener on a journey through Leghau's sonic landscape. Along the way, there are standout tracks like "Falling Apart", which features a driving groove and ethereal vocal samples, and "Dust", with its shimmering synths and propulsive beat.
One of the most impressive aspects of Karma is Leghau's ability to create a sense of tension and release within each track, using subtle shifts in rhythm and melody to build and release energy. This is particularly evident on tracks like "Echoes", with its insistent bassline and swirling synth patterns, and "Fading Away", which builds from a sparse, atmospheric intro to a pounding techno workout.