Category: Review

Recommendations to music releases I like. Each review features track descriptions of my favourite tracks. A download link can be found at the bottom of each posting.

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
Various Artists – [2010] SYNTHEMATIKA TWO

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

Wed, 18th 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
Code Therapy – [2018] Scape From Reality EP

Icy tech house with beats and style. Monotonic bass lines included. Bring headphones or subwoofers.

Wed, 19th Aug 2020
Various Artists – [2006] An Hour Of EMCradio

Sour popsicle assortment of fruity music ranging from dance to weird.

Thu, 13th Aug 2020