The game director, James Green, is a fan of FLA (good for him and us) and during the creation of the game he came in contact with Bill Leeb asking if he would be interested in writing a soundtrack for the game.
Leeb accepted, and here is AirMech.
Of course, this album cannot be judged as a proper FLA release but as a soundtrack by FLA. From this point of view, the album gets what is expected; 10/10
In a few words, this is a much more ambient-like release, maintaining 100% the character of FLA. I repeat, 100% FLA character. I've seen some discussions criticizing them for having some dub-step parts in a couple of their songs. Is that so annoying? I don't like dubstep, but its the way you use these elements (check Burial for example...). And of course, in that case, the mixture is amazing. Get over it and "see" music globally.
AirMech is exactly what I would expect from a professional who is asked to make a soundtrack; it must not be overwhelming and attract the attention of the gamer more than the actual game! The balance kept is amazing.
Of course we will miss two things. The extreme industrial parts which were so prominent in the FLA history and especially in their previous release, Improvised Electronic Device, and of course, the amazing lyrics and vocals of Leeb. Unfortunately, we'll have to wait a bit more for a proper FLA release.
Indeed, would someone expect a different result from one of the bands that defined electro-industrial?
FLA have only one major negative. They do not tour Europe as often. And having the pleasure to see them live during the IED tour, I have a thing to see them every year...
Really, who can be bothered of losing if he listens to such a track?
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