Elixir by MDK FLA: Album Review

by admin January 4, 2023

January 4, 2023

The music of MDK FLA is an intriguing blend of EDM and Folktronica. Combining vibrant synthesizer melodies with futuristic production, the artist portrays a diversity of sounds in their album “Elixir.” I was captivated by the energy of each vocal sequence and the catchy electronic segments, the feeling should be mutual with anyone!

MDK FLA initiates the album with a flavorful tension. With the second track in particular being a glitchy electronic sensation. Entitled “Triple Threat”, the song’s material involves smooth vocal pieces, followed by a heavy beat. The rest of the track is a remarkable soundscape full of glitch-hop rhythms. As mentioned before, the album also encompasses the genre of folktronica. So, coming across further songs such as “Beacon”, a fruity pop vibe followed by atmospheric synths and beats pertaining to folktronica bloomed. There’s a gloomy presence within the track’s aura, but nonetheless, it was soothing to hear! The next tune “Witches of Arafel” is one minute a folksy acoustic piece, and then does a complete 180 and turns into this EDM-fueled hit. I commend the artist’s creativity to reinvent genres and also implement a vibing fusion.

“True Accord” incorporates some light hip-hop sections with fluid rap verses. Aside from that, the rhythm section here has a bluesy aesthetic and sounds quite trippy. Exiting the album with “Traversing the Ether” brings a surprising twist by introducing the Sitar, an Indian classical instrument to the mix. That was a bit unexpected, but in combination with stellar vocal lines and beats, it felt like an excellent sendoff to the album.