IGLO — Evergreen LPä 3x12"

Iglo – Evergreen LPÄ The new 3×12-inch LP from Figure (catalogue FIGURELP11) arrives as the producer’s first full-length statement for the label, expanding the techno terrain he has cultivated on previous 12-inch outings. With a full-cover print and a fifteen-track runtime, Evergreen showcases a breadth of melodic, harmonic and atmospheric concerns alongside the driving rhythms that define his output. Figure’s recent schedule has been marked by heavyweight releases such as Len Faki’s “Zera” (FIGURE X52) and “Infinity In Loop” by Len Faki & Exos (FIGURE X55), as well as Kuss’s “Bleep Cult” (FIGURE X54) and Arkan’s “Mad Race” (FIGURE X53). Iglo’s earlier Figure EPs “Transience” (FIGURE X49) and “Severance” (FIGURE X51) sit just before this LP, positioning Evergreen as a natural continuation of his evolving dialogue with the label’s forward-looking techno aesthetic. Side A opens with “A LONG TIME AGO”, a piece that sets a spacious tone before moving into “CALIBRATION”, which tightens the groove while retaining the record’s open feel. The third track, “A3 11: 11”, continues the momentum, linking the two preceding cuts with a subtle shift in texture that hints at the album’s later, more introspective moments. Side B begins with “DRY SUCKER”, a track that leans into the heavier, physical side of Iglo’s sound, delivering a functional rhythm built for the dancefloor. “TRANSLATE” follows, offering a slightly more restrained groove that eases the listener toward the vocal-inflected material that defines the album’s middle section. Side C introduces “DISAPPEAR”, where warm vocal fragments become part of the atmosphere, adding an intimate layer to the track’s structure. “ELASTICA” and “SOFT DESIRE” expand on this mood, each stripping back elements to reveal slowly unfolding melodies that sit comfortably between the record’s kinetic and ambient extremes. Side D’s “CONCATENATE” reasserts the label’s signature driving techno, while “AITVARAS” provides a deeper, more groove-oriented counterpoint, showcasing Iglo’s knack for playful bass movement within a focused rhythmic framework. Side E shifts toward the cinematic. “ARIES” opens the side with a contemplative ambience, leading into “LOST COOPERATOR”, where vocal fragments edge toward lyrical expression, exposing a rare vulnerability in the context of techno. “CAN YOU REMEMBER WHO YOU’VE BEEN” steps further away from club conventions, embracing sparse breakbeats and expansive atmosphere that feel more like a soundscape than a dancefloor imperative. The final side culminates with “MIRACLE”, a track that balances the record’s physicality with a warm, melodic undercurrent, and “SILENT GREEN”, a soundtrack-like piece that builds tension through gradual development, offering a narrative closure that mirrors the album’s overarching journey from kinetic to introspective. Evergreen sits at a crossroads in Iglo’s discography. Following the more concise statements of “Progression EP” (UKW49B-002, 2024) and the Figure EPs “Transience” and “Severance”, this LP allows the artist to explore the full range of his musical personality—melding precise techno rhythms with humanised vocal touches and cinematic ambience. Within Figure’s catalogue, it complements the label’s recent focus on both club-ready intensity and experimental depth. For DJs, Evergreen provides a versatile toolkit. The heavier tracks such as “DRY SUCKER” and “CONCATENATE” serve as reliable peak-time selections, while the more melodic and atmospheric cuts—particularly “DISAPPEAR”, “LOST COOPERATOR”, and “SILENT GREEN”—offer rich material for late-night or after-hours sets, where mood and narrative take precedence over pure propulsion. Collectors will appreciate the three-disc format and the full-cover artwork, which together underscore the release’s ambition and scope. The record is presented as a 3×12-inch vinyl set, each disc featuring the full cover print that visually echoes the music’s expansive character. Iglo – Evergreen LPÄ, Figure, catalogue FIGURELP11, 3×12-inch vinyl, 15 tracks. Tracklist: A1. Iglo – A LONG TIME AGO A2. Iglo – CALIBRATION A1. Iglo – A3 11: 11 B1. Iglo – DRY SUCKER B2. Iglo – TRANSLATE C1. Iglo – DISAPPEAR C2. Iglo – ELASTICA C3. Iglo – SOFT DESIRE D1. Iglo – CONCATENATE D2. Iglo – AITVARAS E1. Iglo – ARIES E2. Iglo – LOST COOPERATOR E3. Iglo – CAN YOU REMEMBER WHO YOU’VE BEEN F1. Iglo – MIRACLE F2. Iglo – SILENT GREEN