Happy New Year!
Aurora Terminalis – William Basinski + Richard Chartier
We’ve got a new release by some ambient royalty here with friends and collaborators, Basinski and Chartier. I didn’t know this was coming so it is a nice surprise. Far removed from The Disintegration Loops, this is more akin to the crashing waves and leftover haze of sound that are de rigueur.
The Undreamt-of Centre – Laurence Pike
It seems odd to include a very percussive album by a percussionist in a list of ambient albums but the drums, electronics and choir of The Undreamt-of Centre conjures a soundscape that is very similar to the best of ambient albums.
Perverts – Ethel Cain
OK, here’s another odd choice. Although Ethel Cain is usually associated with the indie, rock and folk genres, her latest offering, Perverts, is a dark and drone-filled affaire that is getting a lot of critical acclaim. As the title gives away, the album’s lyrics explores ways of perversion.