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Studio City

Brad Laner · 1998

55 min · 10 tracks · shoegaze

A swirling blend of dreamy textures and dissonant melodies that captures the ethereal essence of late '90s shoegaze.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Greenland — This track exemplifies Laner's ability to fuse haunting vocals with layered instrumentation, creating an immersive sonic landscape that defines the album's mood.
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    Born Algebra Skinned — The lengthy composition explores varying dynamics and intricate sound design, highlighting Laner's knack for blending melody with abstract noise.
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    Throb Ear — Its pulsating rhythm and ethereal guitar work encapsulate the album's shoegaze roots while pushing boundaries through unexpected shifts in tone.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Arbor Sirens 1:26
  • 2 Star Klang 4:40
  • 3 Darken an’ Slobbering 4:59
  • 4 Greenland 4:01
  • 5 Throb Ear 5:12
  • 6 Second Serve 4:26
  • 7 Appendix 9:14
  • 8 Born Algebra Skinned 8:56
  • 9 Yard Disturb 2:28
  • 10 Soundcard 9:51

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