After popular releases with Ghostly International, (2010s Skulltaste and 2012s Planet High School), and a handful of EPs and singles, Mux released “Implied Lines” in 2016 independently on Bandcamp. Its popularity grew organically on that platform and has quickly become a fan favorite. In 2017, Implied Lines is getting an overhaul and proper release with Detroit label Young Heavy Souls. The YHS Edition of Implied Lines features two brand new tracks (Starfighter Courage and THE IRS).
Mux Mool's approach is that of stuttering beats, simple video game sensibilities and a surprising amount of unexpected, gritty undercurrent. "Six AM" weaves a thick, round bass line around chiming synths that plummet spectacularly, while "Never Go Home" goes from keys and a sweep of hi-hats to full-on low-end, blown out and tweaked synths. The 8-bit and heavy layering, though, really start to push through near the end of the album, plumping the sound beautifully and allowing it all to really come into its own.
A1 | Sympathy | 3:13 |
A2 | Monday | 4:07 |
A3 | Eyebrow Dandruff | 4:23 |
A4 | Six AM | 4:46 |
A5 | Never Go Home | 3:55 |
B1 | Fifteen Tons | 2:27 |
B2 | The IRS | 4:10 |
B3 | Starfighter Courage | 4:00 |
B4 | Sing Heal All |
B5 | Love Song |