After the disbandment of his Freedom Band, Ty Segall has continued to immerse himself in his Harmonizer Studio. With “Love Rudiments” (Drag City), he adds what is perhaps the most unusual entry to his already diverse discography.
The album is dedicated to his first love: drums. They form the foundation, accompanied by a variety of other percussion instruments. The xylophone, for instance, is quite prominent but still just one part of the whole.
There are only percussions—no guitars, no bass, and no vocals. It’s entirely instrumental, with Segall maintaining a steady, somewhat lounge-like flow. Experimental moments appear throughout the album’s half-hour runtime, but they’re quickly resolved.
At times, it hums and emits technoid beeps, but the assertive, pleasing drum sound soon takes over again. Is this a Segall album for the fan who already has everything? Not necessarily. Regardless of the name on the cover, it’s a rather appealing and cohesive work.
Ty Segall – Love Rudiments: A delightful percussion album. – RIFL
