Had the pleasure of seeing these lads perform a couple weeks ago. I was blown away with just how talented they are and how tight they sounded–and being so young! Hell of a show. Looking forward to their next release already.
It's like a mix between Mac DeMarco, Ariel Pink, and her own thing. With tasteful, lush but subtle instrumentation the album feels very enjoyable to listen to in that special way that only hypnagogic pop can do.
Excellent mashup between two heavy-hitters in the post-rock/instrumental music world. It's not complicated, which is just what we need in such a fucked up time in the US right now.
What a faithful yet fresh take on this classic album.
Sister release to Inside the Rose. This is a compilation of new music, orchestrations, and remixes. Essential listening for any TNP fans.
There are some amazing dark songs on here like Touch Red and Whispers in The Hall. Spooky Halloween vibes.
Alex G has an incredibly interesting sound and songwriting aesthetic, especially on this album. His one time collaboration with Oneohtrix Point Never was exceptionally good, so I am always subconsciously comparing anything he does to that standard. House of Sugar is easily the closest he's come to topping that. The only downside is that the meandering seems to take up a bit too much space, even if most of it is still quite nice.
If their next album is called "Asshole" then I will buy all the deluxe vinyl editions and t-shirt I can afford.
People complaining about the mixing are wrong. It is the most redeeming quality of this album.
Very nice minimalism electronic. Reminds me a bit of the latest release from Tourist, but with a bit less humanity yet still plenty of beauty. Great music to put on in the background while working.
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