Eidolon

I can't believe how wrong I was about this album. The bad production initially kept me from fully appreciating it. Thankfully it has grown on me massively the moment I ignored the production quality.
The songwriting is incredibly unique: it's so dreamy yet punchy, almost like the soundtrack of dreams. Most tracks avoid the typical verse/chorus structure, instead focusing on building tension that eventually erupts into explosive climaxes. A standout example of this is "Eidolon ... read more

slightly less production gapped

Although this LP was released in 2007, I discovered it today browsing through my Prime Music streaming account. After a thorough listen I wanted to offer the following. The intro track certainly piqued my interest as I am often intrigued by arty/neo-classical electronic noodling. However, as this track gives way to track 2, I'm left wondering if I'll have the patience to struggle through its duration. Why?, you ask. I'll tell. It's goofy. It's brash and in the context of the whole record, it ... read more