Chromophobia
Gui Boratto
2007
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Why This Album Matters
Chromophobia marks the debut of Brazilian electronic music producer Gui Boratto, released on 26 February 2007 by the Kompakt label. This debut album quickly established itself as a significant work in the electronic music scene, offering a distinctive sound that would come to define the artist's musical identity. The album's title, Chromophobia, was explained by Boratto as a reference to monochrome in architecture, symbolising simplicity. However, he also points to an irony in the name, highlighting that, despite the suggestion, his music is inherently colourful, vibrant, and full of nuances, inviting the listener to a rich and multifaceted auditory experience.
Recording
The sound conception of Chromophobia relied on Gui Boratto's versatility; he not only signed off on the album's production, engineering, mastering, and mixing, but also contributed instrumentally, playing guitar and piano. The vocal dimension of the work was entirely entrusted to the talented Luciana Villanova, whose interpretations enrich the compositions with her voice.
Legacy
The relevance of Chromophobia was recognised by specialist critics, with it being elected the 43rd best album of the decade by Resident Advisor.
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Credits
Gui Boratto
Gui Boratto
Gui Boratto, Luciana Villanova
Felipe Caetano
Analyses
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Gui Boratto: Chromophobia Album Review | Pitchfork
pitchfork.com
That kind of ploy is at play all over Chromophobia, one of the three or four best artist-albums to bear the Kompakt stamp.
Gui Boratto - Chromophobia · Album Review RA
ra.co
Thankfully, this is a definitely more upbeat affair, and Boratto's first long player should finally convince reclusive phobics and emotional loners to get out a little more, because it is quite starry-eyed in essence and probably one of early 2007 landmarks in terms of electronic LPs.
Gui Boratto - Chromophobia - MUSICAS ELETRONICAS - ELETRO MÚSICA
eletromusica.com.br
The Brazilian DJ and producer is on a release tour for his first album, "Chromophobia". When producing, Gui Boratto (pictured) blends elements such as funky, techouse, electro, and minimal. His singles resonate globally: "Arquipélago" has been played by major DJs like Phonique and Hernan Cattaneo.
Album: Chromophobia. Artist/Band: Gui Boratto. Year: 2007.
staimusic.com
Review "Chromophobia" stands out as a masterclass in electronic music production, where each track is meticulously crafted to evoke a wide range of emotions. The album's sound palette is rich and inviting, blending lush synths with driving bass lines and crisp percussion.
