SW.: The Album. Review Sketch.

year: 2017 (broader release)

tones of: floating points, todd terje, LNRDCROY, skee mask, shlohmoh

genre samples: jazz, techno, house, electronica, drum'n'bass, ambient

music: sonic, chaotic, impromptu, encircling, busy, layered, improvised, echoing, ecstatic, reverberating, drum saturated, off beat, lively, high frequency, colorful, crowded, energetic

favs: untitled a1, untitled b3, untitled d3, untitled a2, untitled c1, untitled d2

notes: apparently SW. never names anything, hence all the generics - from the album name, its tracks, and cover, down to his own moniker. i consider this just an unconventional but principled way of letting the music speak for itself.

score: 8/10

LNRDCROY: Much Less Normal. Album Sketch

year: 2014 (#latebutgreat)

tones of: shlohmoh, four tet, floating points

genre samples: electronica, house, ambient, 80s glam pop, techno

music: detailed, hopeful, intricate, scattered, light, slow, satisfying, airy, elaborate

favs: slam city jam, i met you on bc ferries, if sylvia built a house, telegraph my love

score: 8.5/10

Floating Points: Shadows EP. Album Sketch

year: 2011

genre samples: jazz, house, funk, synth piano

music: gorgeous, hypnotic, up tempo, chill, danceable, elegant, in step, building, muted, minimalist

favs: myrtle avenue, ARP3, sais

interesting: dj FP's (sam shepard) main gig is getting a PHD in molecular neuroscience. cool stuff.

score: 8/10