'Quiet' beats go on for Flying Lotus

The 2010 album "Cosmogramma," which fused the way-out cosmic jazz of the '70s with a laptop-era sense of future soul, was a breakthrough for producer Steven Allison, who records as Flying Lotus.

"Until The Quiet Comes," released this week on Warp Records, proves that Allison remains one of music's most appealing mad scientists.

Featuring contributions from Thom Yorke, Erykah Badu and bassist Thundercat, "Quiet" is a dark, elegant work that strips back some of its predecessor's heavy layering to reveal Allison's aptitude for intricate beats.

amNY spoke with Allison.