2011 Album of the Year mentions
I DIE: YOU DIE names The Transhuman Condition 2011 ALBUM OF THE YEAR
NYC AFTER DUSK names The Transhuman Condition ALBUM OF THE YEAR 2011
DAS BUNKER Resident DJ Rev John names The Transhuman Condition his album of the year 2011
TOMMY T (DSBP Records) names ENCEPHALON Best New Artist 2011
Transhuman Condition makes A Dark Figures top ten for 2011
Scott Fox of Ivardensphere has THC tied with VNV Nation for EBM album of the year 2011
Album Reviews for THE TRANSHUMAN CONDITION
“A stunning and complex debut that proves a band can show shades of other acts while maintaining a completely unique voice.”
- ReGen Magazine
“It’s tempting to use the word Futurepop, if only it didn’t feel so wrong…then on this debut, the young band from Ottawa cover a huge stylistic spectrum resourcefully and dynamically. Remarkable.”
- Sonic Seducer
“If all debuts were this good, we wouldn’t spend each year waiting for new material from old heroes”.
- ORKUS
10/10
“‘Transhuman Condition’ has some of the most technical sounding, unheard and completely refined electronic sounds and synth sections I’ve heard, and unlike almost every positive review I do write, this one sounds like nothing I’ve heard before, in ANY way. “
- Brutal Resonance
“The Transhuman Condition is one of those rare albums that, even after repeated listening, I never found myself skipping over any tracks. If you knew what an infamous button-pusher I am, you’d realize how impressive this truly is.”
– Coma Music Magazine
“The Transhuman Condition‘s lengthy gestation has paid dividends, arriving not only as a far stronger debut than most, but also as a versatile and rewarding LP, landing Encephalon squarely ahead of most of their peers.”
- I Die: You Die
9/10
“What a gorgeous hour these Canadian newcomers deliver, making listeners into repeat offenders, discovering something new with each immersion in ‘The Transhuman Condition’. It’s virtually impossible to get lost; if you miss the turn-off for ‘Future Pop’, just takes one of the exits marked ‘Industrial’ or ‘Synth Pop’. 9 out of 10.”
- ORKUS
“Lately Canada has been putting out a lot of excellent industrial music. Encephalon is no exception. Musically the album is a cornucopia of brilliantly constructed and executed sounds. Matt Gifford’s wide vocal range can’t be ignored and it permeates this album which is partly what gives each track a unique feel. To say this album is an auditory delight would be an understatement. Well done Encephalon.”
- Mechanical Nation
9/10
“A cross-breed of multi-layered beats melodies and vocals has been created that should be part of any electronic aficionado’s collection.”
- Reflections Of Darkness
Encephalon is a rather typical band from the Dependent roster. The intelligence of writing and the atypical electro-style have been often a trademark of the label. This is just one more band we can add to the list.
- Side-Line
“‘The Transhuman Condition’ is a remarkable debut that doesn’t need to hide behind the works of the old guard. Quite the opposite. ‘The Transhuman Condition’ belongs in the clubs — and in the collection of every discerning music lover!”
- Mad-Goth
“Despite the fact that this is album number one the band has a legacy that spans a few years giving them the experience and expertise to luanch out of the starting gate with a very excellent and very listenable album”
- Auxillary magazine
“The ability to develop sophisticated sound structure must be part of the genetic code of all Canadians, for like so many bands before them, ENCEPHALON appear to create to interesting and varied soundscapes with ease. Seemingly effortlessly, as on the title track, a range of sonic ideas are brought together into a single whole.”
- Terrorverlag
“With `The Transhuman Condition´, the trio out of Ottawa has come forth with an album that truly deserves to become an integral part for anyone’s electronic music collection.”
- NYC After Dusk
“10/10 points. Encephalon tend to cross many different layers, matching many styles by bringing deep and catchy melodies to strong beats and an outstanding atmosphere by delivering one of the strongest releases this year.”
- Black Vector
“Encephalon has an effective way of combining Electronica and Industrial music to share their own approach in creating Club anthems that all audiences may find appealing.”
- The Spill Magazine
