y-luk-o explored new paths of industrial-pop with their fifth studio album 'sin(n)' and surprises with more brilliant melodies and possibly the most honest and direct sound in their seven year history. celli, violins and acoustic guitars have made their way into y-luk-o’s compositions as one of the most classical electronic instruments – the theremin, whose sound has brought fear into the hearts of generations of hitchcock lovers. in contrast to previous albums, y-luk-o based the sound of 'sin(n)' not on multiple complex and heterogenous sound designs or different styles and genres, but created it out of a very limited selection of instruments and sounds. the band limited themselves to six different basic synthesizer-sounds, which had been effected and altered in various extent.. a custom made 'true industrial' drum kit was designed in our own studio. acoustic instruments like guitar, piano, violin and different ensembles shape the rest of the sound. the intent of that work was concentrating on the composition of the song itself and the message and emotion in it. furthermore, y-luk-o freed themselves from the progressing dehumanization and effect-overload of many contemporary compositions. y-luk-o’s album 'sin(n)' deals on one hand with the dark and inevitable edges of the human soul and inter-individual relationships as well as philosophical considerations. on the other hand there are the secret and forbidden yearnings of man as well as recent social conflicts. harsh, merciless and critical, like their lyrics, the edgy and memorable sound leaves deep tracks in the memory of the listener. it will leave no doubt. it is a sin to miss this new, fascinating y-luk-o album!
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