Back to Light

When Bomb the Bass released 'Future Chaos' in late 2008, it had been nearly a decade in the making. Now, barely a year later, Tim Simenon is back with a new album whose accomplished song writing & sonic scope belie the spontaneity with which it came together. The title says it all - 'Back to Light'.

The dusky atmosphere of 'Future Chaos' has given way to a more radiant sound, buoyed by waves of synthesizers and propelled by clean-lined grooves. Raising the tempo, Tim takes inspiration from classic techno, while vocal contributions from Richard Davis; Kelley Polar; The Battle of Land and Sea; and Paul Conboy bring Bomb the Bass into newfound melodic focus. It's a brighter, more immediate sound than before; warmer, too, with the singers' voices positively glowing inside intricately woven electronic nests. But there's no lack of nuance. Every track is a delicate balance of intimate delivery & cosmic sonics, underscored by a faint sense of melancholy.

Track ten, "Milakia', was originally recorded back in 1999 with Martin Gore, post Depeche Mode's 'Ultra' sessions.

Tim worked on 'Back to Light' with a new collaborator: Gui Boratto, Brazil's master craftsman of deep, melodic techno, known for his records on Kompakt.