M83

M83.

M83, Before The Dawn Heals Us.

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This album is kind of epic, in that it all sort of flows together beautifully and there are many songs with long instrumental periods. That's epic to me. Sometimes, an entire song is just a voice narration. I've been listening to it for a while now, and it just keeps getting better.

The sound is kind of remarkable. I described it to a friend as if Pink Floyd, The Polyphonic Spree, and Doves all got together to do a Sofia Copolla film soundtrack. In fact, it would be so perfect for a Sofia Copolla soundtrack that she needs to get out there and write a film to match it. Are you reading this, Sofia?

You can listen to snippets on that link (click the picture). My favorites are "Don't Save Us From The Flames" and "Teen Angst." Also, "Car Chase Terror" is totally intense and makes me really sad. It's one of those narration ones. You were warned. But after that song, the rest of the album sort of cradles you in it's wake. You have a whole song, #13, of reflection and winding down, using the same musical patterns and chords as Car Chase Terror, just to give you time to mourn that song. The album then gradually and slowly finishes off, shuts down. It's magical.

Please note and be proud that this post had no (prior) mention of the Frou Frou CD I haven't stopped listening to in three months.