And what about “Respect”?
Three decades after the concept of “PLUR” first weaved its way through rave culture in the US and the rest of the world, SF producer Tricky FM gives us Peace, Love, Unity, Rave, out now on Cherub Dream Records. Beginning with a short intro—static-drenched voice barely emerging through the noise—the 25-minute work stomps through industrial-tinged breaks and whirling ambient techno to tape together a pillowy pink sonic world, a reprieve from the grief of the world. It’s personal and potent, optimistic in its yearning for a gentle, kissing love. “Overly” optimistic and idealistic, as the early rave critics may have said. But, with all due Respect, if we aren’t creating art for Peace, Love, and Unity, then why even do it?
