Category: Audio

Reviews for free music. Short articles pointing out foobar2000 usage.

Various Artists – [2010] Breathe 05

Having “recently” reviewed Spirare (or Breathe 18), the final entry in the series, it was just fair to revisit an earlier instalment of this successful series. It unites ambient electronica with acoustic folktronica and even more exotic tracks. A nice compilation for a relaxed and sophisticated backdrop.

Wed, 13th Mar 2024
foobar2000 – my configuration

Just for my reference, in this post I collect some notes on my configuration for the versatile Windows-based (but Wine-compatible) audio player (and library manager) foobar2000.

Sun, 16th May 2021
Various Artists – [2010] SYNTHEMATIKA TWO

Essential industrial synth-pop compilation from the golden age of netlabels.

Wed, 18th Nov 2020
Ballpen – [2010] The Dreams Trilogy

Dreamy friend of electro acoustic experimental sounds, akin to Crepusculum. Sleepy weird well crafted.

Thu, 12th Nov 2020
Various Artists – [2013] FrostWire Creative Commons Mixtape Vol. 4

Professionally produced pop music compilation, endorsed by BitTorrent client

Wed, 4th Nov 2020
Ezhak – [2016] Cold Sky

Funky vaporwave. Essential genre entry, while avoiding most (not all) clichés.

Thu, 29th Oct 2020
Rare & Cheese – [2010] Jazzpolice EP

Classic hip hop sound with frisky jazzy loops and funky lyrics. Fresh Prince from Bel-Air style!

Wed, 21st Oct 2020
Welcome Home Morning Star – [2018] Nimrod

Cold as steel cinematic post rock from Portugal; calm sound yet strong atmosphere.

Wed, 14th Oct 2020
Various Artists – [2008] The Silent Ballet, Volume VII: Có Vẻ Như Trời Sẽ Ngớt Mưa

Carefully crafted slightly experimental ambient post rock or drone tracks, with tender vocal tracks throughout.

Wed, 7th Oct 2020
PeerGynt Lobogris – [2011] The Edge of Forever

Varied showcase of versatile artist from prog rock over downtempo to classic piano.

Wed, 30th Sep 2020
Stikleader – [2013] Melody of the Clouds V2

83 minutes of uninterrupted instrumental laid-back techno. Easy on the ears, late night compatible.

Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
Lavoura – [2019] Ayizan

Exotic future jazz fusion with groovy inserts left and right.

Wed, 16th Sep 2020
King Shi – [2018] Red (LP)

Expertly produced fusion of instrumental hip hop and trip hop. Groovy, yet downtempo goodness.

Wed, 9th Sep 2020
Alex Mason – [2020] Dark

Rich field recording soundscapes combined with creepily dark ambient drones.

Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
Chico Correa & Electronic Band – [2006] Chico Correa & Electronic Band

Unique blend of latin flavour and electronic sound. Great vocals on top make this a rare find.

Wed, 26th Aug 2020