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Excelsis: A Dark Noël by Various Artists (Review)
An honest, sincere, and moving tribute to one of the most beautiful seasons of the year.Quique by Seefeel (Review)
It’s probably accurate to say that this album best bridged the gap between dreampop, techno, ambient, and jungle.The Limits of Painting and Poetry by The Pilot Ships (Review)
These songs will wrap themselves around you, like half-remembered pictures, sounds, and smells.Respite EP by Anaphylaxis (Review)
This stuff is actually worth listening to, and not as some sort of sonic endurance test.Genetherapy by Tleilaxu (Review)
Once again, we have another release proving that not all electronic music falls into that amorphous realm called “electronica.”Of Color Bright by Velour 100 (Review)
On the whole, I like Fall Sounds more, but Of Color Bright has quite a few bright spots of its own.For an Open Sky by Velour 100 (Review)
All 4 songs have that hazy, jangling guitar that you can find in every Velour song, accompanied by quiet organs and gently brushed drums.Sylph by Writ On Water (Review)
At times, it wonders into brief avant-garde experimentation, but even that is well done, building up tense atmospheres.Fall Sounds by Velour 100 (Review)
Fall Sounds is the perfect name for this album, because the music somehow conjures up images of falling leaves, grey skies, and beautiful sunsets.Dots and Loops by Stereolab (Review)
Incredibly listenable, downright catchy, and kitschy in all the right ways.Penelope by Penelope (Review)
Penelope’s songs are short and to the point, with just the right amount of moodiness.Shapes by Polvo (Review)
They do such traditionally no-smiles allowed, experimental things, but with a real sense of humor.Life in a Bubble Can Be Beautiful by Red Stars Theory (Review)
If I look at the album’s high points, I could listen to a double album of that stuff.A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness by Rocketship (Review)
Melodramatic dreaminess with more than just a hint of twee and shoegazer pop.Oceanic by Raspberry Jam (Review)
There is definitely warmth found throughout with the help of a soothing voice and lulling reverb.Live: Roseland NYC by Portishead (Review)
Live: Roseland NYC reveals a band that not only puts out great albums, but puts on one heckuva live show.The Eastwood Dive by Pony Express (Review)
My advice: don’t run away from this album, but listen to it before you buy it.