Mondrian just dropped a new album called “2020–2025”, and it’s one of those records that sounds like a collection of ideas built over time rather than something rushed. You can hear that straight away. The album opens with “A1”, and honestly it’s a strong start. The guitars come in great and smooth, the drums sound really tight, and there’s this calm but interesting atmosphere around the whole thing. It’s not flat at all, it keeps changing little by little, with different tones and energy shifts. It kind of pulls you in without trying too hard which we liked a lot.
Then “B1” comes in, and this one goes long, around 11 minutes, but it doesn’t feel boring. It’s more like a journey track. The beats are steady, the guitars sound great again, and there are loads of small details in the background. It slowly builds and moves, never really stopping in one place. If you’re into that krautrock kind of repetition with small changes, you’ll probably enjoy this one the most.
“C1” keeps the quality going. The production here stands out more, everything is well placed and clean. The transitions between sections are super smooth, like it just flows naturally instead of jumping around. There’s a bit more focus on sound design too, which gives it a slightly more experimental feel without losing the groove.
“D1” is softer at first but still has a nice energy under it. It’s more gentle, but not weak. The instrumentation is rich, with layers that slowly come in and out. It’s one of those tracks where you notice more the second time you hear it. Nothing crazy, just well done and enjoyable.
“E1” closes the album, and it’s the shortest track, only around 3 minutes. But it works. It’s simple on the surface, not too busy, but if you listen closely there are still small details and ideas hidden in there. It’s like a calm ending, just a nice way to wrap things up.
The whole project is basically one guy, Matias Jimenez, working from his own studio in Argentina, and you can tell there’s a lot of passion here. It doesn’t feel like something made to follow trends. It’s more about exploring sounds, mixing influences like minimalism, electronic stuff, and that old-school krautrock vibe.
We think this is a really solid debut collection. It’s not trying to be flashy, but it’s full of ideas and care. It’s the kind of album you put on and let it run, and it slowly grows on you. We’d definitely like to hear where Mondrian goes next with this.
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