Lights A.M – Stories Without Words Vol.2 (Album – Alfa Matrix)
Genre/Influences: Ambient-Electro, Cinematic.
Format: Digital, CD.
Background/Info: Erlend Eilertsen -in a previous life involved with Essence Of Mind, is back on track unleashing the third album of his solo-project Lights A.M. The work features ten new tracks. The album is also available as a CD featuring both debut albums as a bonus.
Content: Lights A.M moves on there where previous work stopped; it’s a dreamy, astral, instrumental, retro-like Ambient-Electro production. Slow rhythms are getting it more accessible while giving a little extra to the production.
+ + + : Lights A.M isn’t reinventing the Ambient-Electro style which clearly evokes good-old pioneers from the Berlin school and others. The Cinematic feeling is more present creating a visual appeal. This work also features the best cuts I’ve heard so far. “Afraid To Let Go” is a brilliant piece of Ambient-Electronics with a true, elevating, effect. “A Sign Of Life” coming next is another noticeable cut.
– – – : You clearly get the feeling the music is part of a wider, artistic, concept so I’m missing this ‘other’ creation.
Conclusion: This is my personal favorite work by Lights A.M which stands for dreamy Electronics in the midst of dark times…
Best songs: “Afraid To Let Go”, “A Sign Of Life”, “Can You Feel It”.
Rate: 7½.
Artist: www.facebook.com/lightsaftermidnight
Label: www.alfa-matrix.com / www.facebook.com/Alfa.Matrix Read the news on ‘Stories Without Words Vol.2’.
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About Lights A.M
Lights A.M is a Norwegian cinematic ambient project led by Erlend Eilertsen, previously involved with Essence Of Mind. The project released the EPs “Shine Our Lights” (2019) and “Surrender & Evolve” and “Agnes” (both 2020) before its debut album, “Stories Without Words”. “Stories Without Words Vol.2”, released via Alfa Matrix, continues that instrumental, meditative direction and was reissued on CD alongside the earlier albums as a bonus.
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