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Apr 11, 2015

Paa Annandalii - Altars [2015]

This massive release is actually 2 separate albums. I would be very surprised to find a better drone release than this for 2015.
Altars I is reminiscent of the Mohave Triangles sound. I instantly thought of Sky Limousine and Josh Burke as well. It is psych-drone done well. Very well.
Altars II begins in silence and builds like a Steve Roach piece. A slow build to some very warm swells, then before you become aware of it, it's gotten dark. The ending is loud and noisy and massive.

I really don't think I could talk up this album enough.
25 copy limited edition
c95
CPL002
try / buy

Paa Annandalii - Yen Pox [2015]

Robert Thompson is a friend that I have mentioned multiple times before. His previous projects Mohave Triangles and REALMS have been recognized as some of the best psych drone to come out of 2008-2010.
He is one half of Quartz Safari, who have released 2 tapes on Rotifer and Fadeaway, and plan on releasing a 3rd tape soon.
Paa Annandalii was birthed out of the death of Mohave Triangles, and his first release Transhumance brings back memories of feeling like I was traveling on a spaceship when I rode the late night train home.

Yen Pox was recorded in 2012, and is the first release on Robert's label Celestial Paths Ltd.
The tape is an ultra low-fi 3rd generation recording of droning guitar and synth with an overlay of hypnotizing guitar doodles. Simplistic and patient, it is a definitive ambient piece. It doesn't demand my attention, and yet I find myself getting lost in the track without noticing.

25 copy limited edition
c30
CPL 001
dl / buy

Jan 28, 2015

Troum & Yen Pox ‎– Mnemonic Induction [2002]

Please turn up the low end. Maximum volume yields maximum results

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Machinefabriek ‎– Dubbeltjes [2014]

Tomonari Nozaki ‎– Une Histoire De Bleu [2013]

perhaps the best ambient release since 2010

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Jannick Schou ‎– Act Of Shimmering [2011]

Jannick Schou ‎– Eldey [2013]

Crown Of Cerberus ‎– With Arms Extended To The Heavens

Jul 15, 2014

RVNES - REST/RELIEF [2014]

CASK ‎– CASK [2014]

Nov 4, 2013

Paul Jebanasam - Rites [2013]

one of the best releases of the year for me. a mixture of so many styles that I will need to stop typing before I make a fool of myself.

let's just say it's grim. it's noisy. it's good.

dl / buy [320]

Dark Matter Travelers - Lotus Birthing The Cosmos [2013]

Nov 3, 2013

Lucette Bourdin

RIP. An ambient god. Think Roach, think Budd. All her releases are available free in lossy/lossless, full detail, and reviews on archive.org. These are just a few of my favorites.

Radiant Stars [2009]

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Silver Moon [2009]

Secret Pyramid - Distant Works I [2013]

An incredible release. Nothing flashy, just incredibly moving. I look forward to his future releases very much.

dl / buy cassette [320]

Sep 20, 2013

Dream Safari - Buried Mics [2009]

2009 golden age of drone
imagine a swarm of angry bees slowed down 1000 times

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Aug 26, 2013

Paa Annandalii - Transhumance [2013]

Another project from Robert Thompson (Mohave Triangles, Quartz Safari, REALMS). This guy blows me away with everything he does. Some other-worldly quality. Some of the absolute best music of it's type I've ever heard. Keep a look out for this cassette on his up and coming label, which I expect huge things from.

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Quartz Safari - Quartz Safari [2013]

Two good buddies. Incredible warm drones that are more complex than they may first appear.

"Quartz Safari is an experimental ambient collaboration between Robert Thompson (USA) and Sepehr Lemar Nabi (Norway). The duo released their explorative debut tape release “Pineal Origins” (Rotifer Cassettes) in 2011, before their self-titled album was released on the Fadeaway Tapes label in 2013. More info/streaming/downloads at http://quartz-safari.bandcamp.com."

dl / buy [v0]