Zack: I noticed that I’ve been pretty ambivalent to
the last handful of albums, mostly noting that they were fine at best. When I
saw that the next album I had up to listen to was listed as psychedelic rock
and was an hour long, I just assumed that this streak would continue. Luckily,
I was wrong. I really liked Lazer Guided Melodies. It had this serene quality
to it that made it perfect for the mood I was in when I listened to it (doing
mindless busy work in the process of building a database for my dissertation,
but early on in the day before my brain is fried from staring at a screen for
like 14 straight hours). The music just seemed to float around me. It swaddled
me like a warm blanket. I wonder if the album would have been as pleasant if I
had listened to it while in a different mood or while doing something else. I
probably wouldn’t have given it much thought then. But, fortunately, it was
absolutely perfect for me in that moment and I’m very glad I got to enjoy it.
Favorite Tracks: You Know It’s True; Shine a Light; Run
Emily: An experimental album that misspells "laser" in its title didn't seem to bode well for my laid-back Saturday morning listening. I expected something along the lines of bombastic screeching - all the better to accompany a faux-spiritual laser light show. Luckily, Lazer Guided Melodies leans much more on the melodies than the lasers. The album had a peaceful, lullaby-like quality, which at its worst was a bit a boring but at its best was a lovely accompaniment to some cold brew coffee and the New York Times on a quiet weekend morning.
Favorite Tracks: You Know It's True; I Want You; Angel Sigh
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