Deki Alem’s ‘Forget In Mass’ is a welcome return to the mind-melting fun of rave’s golden era. Their debut album folds energetic breaks, punk ferocity, and the brooding atmosphere of trip hop into the mix — providing an essential snapshot of the raw and gritty sounds emerging from Stockholm’s underground. Fronted by Swedish-Eritrean twins Sammy and Johnny Bennett, the Gothenburg band has fashioned nine razor-sharp tracks — the propulsive breaks of ‘Fun’ carries the brother’s anti-systemic lyrics and the dub-tinged ‘Tip Of Your Tongue’ explores questions of collective identities and individualism. ‘House Fire’, meanwhile, strikes the perfect balance between playfulness and defiance, evoking a prophetic flair comparable to electronic figureheads like The Prodigy or Faithless. ‘Forget In Mass’ is a commanding debut, a smorgasbord of thrills which will no doubt build on the band’s already strong cult following.
