Rafiq Bhatia - Breaking English [ Vinyl ]

Breaking English by Rafiq Bhatia is a bold and electrifying sonic statement that refuses to play by the rules. Released in 2018 on ANTI- Records, this nine-track debut vinyl is an immersive blend of experimental jazz, electronic abstraction, and post-rock tension. It’s not just an album - it’s a cinematic experience pressed into wax.

The opening track “Olduvai I: Minarets” sets a haunting tone, slowly unraveling into the glitchy intensity of “Hoods Up,” where fractured rhythms collide with ghostly textures. “Breaking English,” the title track, anchors the album with crackling percussion and atmospheric layers that feel both mechanical and deeply emotional.

Bhatia doesn’t just play guitar, he manipulates sound like a sculptor, pushing it through filters, delays, and distortion until it transcends genre. Standouts like “Perihelion I: I Tried To Scream” and “Perihelion II: Into The Sun” simmer with tension and then erupt into cathartic release. The album flows like a suite, each track bleeding into the next with masterful precision.

Perfect for fans of boundary-pushing music, Breaking English is not background noise-it demands your attention. This LP is a fearless deconstruction of sound, language, and form, making it an essential addition to any adventurous vinyl collection.