Bowtied Media

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With such an expansive tracklist, I'm impressed Travis was able to keep the record sounding as homogeneous as it did while venturing into some darker tones. I do believe that Travis excels the most when he's branching into more experimental territory; much of this record doing so.

Favourite: HYAENA, TIL FURTHER NOTICE, CIRCUS MAXIMUS
Least: TOPIA TWINS, K-POP

What a great vibe this project is! A mix of house and garage sounds makes for an easy-listening, summer album. The single-style tracks from this record are definitely highlights while the more reserved atmospheric tracks tend to lag behind. In the end though, it's a simple record that's easy to play whenever you are.

Favourite: leave You Behind
Least: I Want to Feel

The collaboration of two massive artists makes for a fun, yet neutered EP. Each of the five tracks here and simple and fun blend of both artists, but ultimately feels like a stepdown of either sound. NGHTMRE's big drops sounds feel pulled back and the live instrumentation and heavy basslines of Big Gigantic are seldom found. This was a collaboration that seemingly worked great on paper, but in execution was just ok.

Favourite: Never Loved You Like That
Least: Disconnected

I think Aphex Twin's production may just be too over my head. I enjoy the sound design and melodies but am struggling to find what truly makes this a cut above the other IDM/Breakbeat projects out there. It's a neat project that I sadly didn't find favour with.

Favourite: Blackbox Life Recorder 21f
Least: zin2 test5