''Transverse'' is the debut album by Carter Tutti Void, a collaborative project between Chris Carter, Cosey Fanni Tutti, and Nik Colk Void. It was released on 26 March 2012 through

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. It received generally favorable reviews from critics.

Background

Chris Carter and Cosey Fanni Tutti were members of the group

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, while Nik Colk Void is a member of the group Factory Floor. The material on ''Transverse'' was created in a studio. The album contains live recording and studio recording: Tracks 1 to 4 were recorded live at the Roundhouse, London, on 13 May 2011; track 5 is a studio recording.

Critical reception

Steve Shaw of ''

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'' commented that "''Transverse'' is a deep, memorable experience, the pulses in particular guiding the music's more familiar freeform guitar timbres into areas that are less predictable." He added, "While it would also be interesting to hear this material as a studio project, treated, controlled and edited with a clinical precision, ''Transverse'' is an exceptionally immersive, expertly captured documentation of a tumultuous performance that has already earned a place in recent history." Philip Sherburne of '' Spin'' stated, "A magic carpet of woven steel, ''Transverse'' soars up and out, borne aloft on ghostly vocals and sheets of guitar noise." John Doran of ''

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'' called it "one of the most exciting live albums to be released in many, many years."

Accolades

Track listing

Personnel

Credits adapted from liner notes. * Chris Carter * Cosey Fanni Tutti * Nik Colk Void

References

External links

* {{Discogs master, 423515 2012 debut albums Albums by English artists Mute Records albums