Pluxus
Solid state
Pluxemberg

"Solid State" has taken Pluxus five years and because of its complexity, you can understand why. It also took me a long time to find my opinion on this record because, although the good songs are perfect, this means the not-so-good songs are a real disappointment. Having said that, it's an album I want to listen to over and over again. Pluxus are unlike anything I've heard in a long time. This album is atmospheric, they say it's their darkest album yet – but in each song there is something inviting and optimistic, which makes it fascinating. "Kinoton" and "Perm", like I say, are perfect. Some of the others, however, need a little perseverance – which is why it isn't a 10 on the scale.
- Jude Ainsworth