London-via-New York-via-Connecticut-via-Caracus artist steps out on XL for his 3rd solo full-length. Hitherto known for his work as an experimental instrumental composer and producer for , and ; chose to showcase his singing chops on this self-titled LP, in much the same way surprised us with his singing voice after his initial string of revered production work. Ghersi was inspired by his work with , who nurtured and encouraged him to sing on his own tracks, and s leftfield beats, operatic vocals and generally macabre mood should appeal to fans of his mentors opus . The lyrics, sung in Ghersis native Spanish (the language he learned to process emotion with; the language his parents fought and divorced in), will almost sound like just another layer of seasick FM synth to non-Hispanophone listeners. His astonishingly unaffected vocal recalls the voices of , and of course, . Coupled with s intermittently spastic beats and typically confrontational imagery, Arca sounds like a romantically bleak post-apocalyptic opera.
- includes 8 page booklet
- gatefold sleeve
- digital download included
- music label: XL Recordings2017
