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This time we were more focused when entering the studio, having the basic structures and motiffs prepared – says Lotto's guitarist Łukasz Rychlicki. - Contrary to limited additions to our basic instruments then, this time we decided to include more subtle effects as well as a post-production dub works courtesy of 1988 (Syny) – he adds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf there is one main concept binding together \"Elite Feline\", it's a consequent creation of a consistent, hypnotic musical narrative. - We spent a lot of time during our rehearsals just learning how to be patient in order to achieve the desired trance and what you may call a unity of sound – explains Rychlicki. - We slowly became one living, breathing organism built on resonance. 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