First time I've ever added an album to AOTY, but there was no way I would miss an opportunity to talk about how great this project it. Darksoft does a great job at creating a dreamy soundscape without it feeling overbearing or boring in any capacity. While it's pretty easy to distinguish the different pieces he uses to create these tracks, it never takes away from the experience one has while listening, which makes the project that much more impressive.

Favorite Tracks: Then and Now, Day In ... read more

DareG

Darksoft is/are well named. Dark, dreamy bedroom pop that’s peaceful and surprisingly wise

Standouts: Endless Day, Day In The Life, Live And Let Live, Nothing's Gonna Change, Tomorrow Is Another Day, Till The End Of Time,
You Know It When You See It

Dropouts: none

canadensis

Darksoft never misses the mark. This album doesn't blow me out of the water but every song does its job well in creating a beautiful dreampop/shoegaze atmosphere. The uplifting instrumentals are complimented well by the soft yet clear vocals. Nothing comes across harshly. It is pleasant album to listen to beginning to end.

"Endless Day" is definitely my favorite track. No song that comes after hits like that one does for me.

9mo

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