We shouldn’t expect less mastery from a physicist two decades into her field – yet, even for Molina, who has trekked odysseys through drone and voice before, Halo marks an epiphany in the science of travel.
Halo is Molina’s seventh and strongest LP. She wields a sonic palette refined by two decades of experimentation to create a narrative defined not by words, but by mood.
She is in full control of Halo, and it’s clear from start to finish.
Halo, Molina's first release since 2013's Wed 21, feels like a logical snapshot of her ongoing journey, presenting 12 new tracks that are as eccentric as they are inviting.
Halo is just as effective when taken purely as an aural experience; just like the symbolic spirit she invokes, her challenging and throbbing entanglements are impossible to turn away from.
Juana Molina doesn’t make records very often, but the speed of her evolution means that Halo – haunting, bassy and electronic – is light years away from, say, the fragile, trebly and acoustic Son.
Album swap with the goat @Miguel
One thing that I look for in music is vibes and emotion. And this thing definitely delivers on the vibes part. The smooth production, chill vocals, and almost hypnotic instrumentation, with great percussion make for some top-tier vibes.
The way the soundscapes are constructed here is truly impressive to say the least. The whole thing is just so pleasant on the ears, I really like it.
Definitely didn't expect to enjoy it this much and while there are some ... read more
Album swap with @Kaunt :))))
Entering I had no idea what I could find, the only thing I knew is that the artist is from Argentina and I am in the artwork, but I found myself with an incredibly unique project, full of gorgeous melodies, mysterious, cryptic writing and in general an album that manages to fanize throughout its duration.
This is based on its minimalist aesthetic with an emphasis on the bass, in the small details and textures, In the delicate and precious voice of Juana and, what ... read more
Bem silencioso, atmosférico, mas enérgico ao mesmo tempo, este disco foi uma surpresa pra mim pela excentricidade destas composições. Excentricidade essa que não chega a ser um experimentalismo muito avançado, são melodias razoavelmente simples arranjadas com levadas eletrônicas, detalhes sintetizados aqui e ali e guitarras/cordas/baixos aparecendo muito bem dando destaque para algumas músicas. Tudo é bem silencioso, a ... read more
Algo inconsistente y para el final se me hizo un poquito largo, pero aprecio la experimentación y que sea un disco más arriesgado que 'Wed'.
Sin dones y Cosoco son probablemente dos de mis canciones favoritas en la carrera de Juana.
Una de mis mayores aspiraciones en la vida es terminar entender este álbumo y no sólo apreciarlo por sus sonidos tan particulares y algunas letras que me dan pistas de ello. Escucharlo siempre es una experiencia hipnotizante e intrigante, el genio de Juana parece no terminar.
1 | Paraguaya 3:43 | 97 |
2 | Sin dones 5:41 | 97 |
3 | Lentísimo halo 5:23 | 95 |
4 | In the lassa 4:39 | 87 |
5 | Cosoco 4:57 | 97 |
6 | Cálculos y oráculos 4:46 | 94 |
7 | Los pies helados 5:22 | 94 |
8 | A00 B01 4:29 | 96 |
9 | Cara de espejo 5:09 | 90 |
10 | Andó 3:50 | 94 |
11 | Estalacticas 4:52 | 98 |
12 | Al oeste 3:37 | 92 |
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#17 | / | Uncut |
#23 | / | Bandcamp Daily |
#26 | / | The Wire |
#34 | / | The Guardian |
#51 | / | Les Inrocks |
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