Carbon Based Lifeforms
„Seeker“
Electro, Ambient.

• 2 LP, Blue Transparent Marbled Vinyl. 2024.
• Leftfield Records
• LFTFLD28
• new

In 2024, "Seeker" was also released on vinyl. “Seeker” brings us more dynamic sound structures than we know from “Derelicts”, “Hydroponic Garden” or “Stochastic”.

The "Seeker" (spaceship name? spiritual being/human?) takes us to distant planets in search of "carbon-based lifeforms". For me, "Seeker" is the spaceship on the cover, and as a longtime science fiction fan, I find it easy to translate this style into an "imaginary" story. It's pure imagination. Others might see "Seeker" in a more spiritual, intellectual sense. Many interpretations are possible.

Eleven sonic landscapes are contained on this double album, and I can't really single out any one song. It's also difficult to explain the development of the individual tracks, especially for a discerning non-electro fan. I'm particularly fascinated by the sound structures, ranging from techno to organic, with many subtle nuances and developments. We find six songs on the first LP: "Seeker" (a recommended track), "Bloom Pt. 1" and "Bloom Pt. 2". The vocals on the latter two tracks are by Karin My Andersson, with Simon Welander on guitar. Side B continues with "Fauna" (bass – Oscar Pahlm, guitar – Simon Welander), my second recommendation, "Nukleator" (drums – Jonas Jönsson, vocals – Karin My Andersson), and "Starfish" also featuring Karin My. Sides A and B are varied and showcase CBL's knack for melody.

LP C begins with the dynamic "Departed" (a recommended track), followed by Karin My's vocals in "Gone." A subtle beginning, whispered words, and then the song expands. It could almost be the heart of this album. "Rymder3000" features vocals by Ester Nannmark and Lars Netzel. Very expansive and epic. I don't really like it. Ultimately, for me, the heart of this beautiful album lies on side D. "Sync2n" summarizes all the different styles once again. However, the excellent closing track "...And On" contributes to this. Here, the vocals are once again by Ester Nannmark.

Conclusion of a discerning "electro listener". I like Goldfrapp, some gothic wave, Jean-Michel Jarre, and spacey ambient music. I'm not a big fan of techno, dance, or house. CBL hits the sweet spot for me between dynamics and ambient. Interesting for dreaming, for background listening, but also suitable for focused listening. The only criticism is that sometimes the melodies are close to kitsch, without actually becoming so.

The records, however, are a different story. They sound clear and look good. Unfortunately, both records were badly warped and had to be "flattened" first.

The photos are all from my LP. The rights to all designs, logos, texts and fonts that can be seen in the photos are of course owned by the copyright holder.

TheProgThief
©09.02.2026
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