after the success of their 2002 debut album 'dead without you', y-luk-o continued their way of music with the 2003 album 'kerion celsi'. y-luk-o is a project inspired by industrial, ebm, and experimental elements. it was formed during november of 2000 in london by yluko and leonardo von leibnitz after successful cooperation on a song which was originally slated to be a one-shot. y-luk-o is progressive and innovative electronic music distinguished by the driving beats of intensively edited synth-drums, and emotional vocals sung by both yluko and leo in their while recognizably separate, similarly charismatic styles. this second album is even more powerful, emotional and experimental. it highlights the expanding capabilities of the band and contains the club-hits 'september 11th' and 'dignity'. the contrast forged between classical instrumentation and elements of an electronic nature in their songs generates a dense atmosphere of emotional purity, which is often suddenly shattered by cutting breaks, surprising changes of pace, and abrupt endings. this combination crashes through the monotony of modern dance floor hits like a sledgehammer vs a corporate jukebox. with y-luk-o’s second album 'kerion celsi' bands like front242, in the nursery and kirlian camera participate to state their appreciation for the band’s work. with 'kerion celsi' it is made clear, that y-luk-o belongs to the most innovative bands in the electro-industrial genre.
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