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"Energetic swaths of sound drive Nuc. Featuring compositions by Anna Meredith performed by the Ligeti Quartet, the album presents densely-packed thickets that reappear and transform as it progresses. Each piece buzzes through fervent melodies, growing exponentially as each layer interweaves. There’s a constant sense of anticipation bubbling amongst the music, carrying it through every unexpected twist and turn and showcasing both Meredith and the Ligeti Quartet’s aptitude for adventurous, unpredictable sounds." - The Quietus Mercury Prize-nominated cross-genre composer/producer Anna Meredith releases her new project in collaboration with contemporary string quartet Ligeti Quartet. Nuc started life as a conversation between Anna Meredith and Richard Jones (Ligeti Quartet viola) after a decade of collaboration, honouring a shared attitude towards creating music which pushes boundaries whilst also speaking very directly to the listener. In addition to string and electronic recordings of Anna's music from throughout her career, performed by Ligeti Quartet, Richard also developed new arrangements of existing compositions by Anna, and Nuc came to embody a celebration of forward-thinking pop composition rooted in classical instrumentation. The result is a joyful, occasionally furious, never too serious, sometimes energetic and sometimes restful collection of tracks which dazzle with Anna's signature compulsive harmonies, rhythmic shifts of gear and sparkling textures. This Expanded edition features new compositions "Music for Ravens" and "Songs for the M8", comprising 6 new tracks in total.