Well I was unfamiliar with Lingua Ignota before today but damn.. I just listened to this thing real late on my way home from work and it actually scared the hell out of me. This album has a lot going for it. It’s got a very theatrical feel to it from start to finish with an overwhelming atmosphere created by way of some very haunting instrumentation alongside some incredible vocals from Ignota. She pours so much emotion into these tracks that it gave me chills throughout most of my ... read more
Slowdive’s debut album is astounding and happens to my favorite in their discography. What sets the record apart for me in regards to their other projects is it’s incredible and unrelenting atmosphere. Every song on Just for a Day is superb in it's own way, but within the context of the album, forms an astonishing aura. There is hardly is misstep to be found on here if any at all. The overall sound of the record is especially warm and dreamy and each track manages to flow incredibly ... read more
This is an outstanding album. Szun Waves put together a project that combines electronic and jazz elements in a pretty intriguing way. I’ve heard many projects that attempt blending the two genre’s but this one is unique in the sense that it focuses a bit more on the electronic side to set the tone and generate its atmosphere with ambient components. Its jazz elements are more subtle, but still greatly enhance the overall listening experience. It’s a beautiful fuse of the two ... read more