I can't believe it's a 2020 album, it already feels like a century-old classics! Side A starts off with just a solid material reminiscent of the previous LA work, but when a needle scratches near a finale of the same side A it blows you away with it's universal themes powered by escalating synths, vocals stronger than death and poetry larger than air. The last time i was touched by such an emotional crescendo was when I listened to Portishead. I can't freeze anymore... Symbolic ‡ Tentacles
Completing the tryptich this compilations sets its focus on cold electronic sounds. Some killer tracks in the quiver like Hante. Rue Oberkampf and of course Buzz Kull. Christian Schaefer
Dreamy vocals, pulsing rhythms, and eerie synths come together to create luxe but ominous atmospheres on the latest from Toronto's Praises. Bandcamp New & Notable Aug 3, 2021