Review Summary: Probably the most unique shoegaze-tethered record there ever was.
How often do you really ππͺπ·π¦?
Seriously, when was the last time you let a moment soak in?
Times of true clarity, when everything is put into perspective and all priorities are straight, are the ones we remember the best. Whether the moment is sobering, jubilant, or something in between; when lucidity is found, memories are made.
When did you last appreciate one of the wonderful little details?
To be fair, theyβre so small itβs easy to forget to look. Iβm talking about the things that might have fascinated us as kids, something magical worth recalling. These moments prove that the enchanting can be found within the mundane, at least when the effort is put in to find it.
When did you last recognize the sensation of your toes sliding into cool sheets on a summer morning? When did you last look up at the stars and allow your mind to wander, everything else falling away? When did you last tell a friend how much you enjoy their company? When did you last smell the world after rain, the smell of life itself? When did you last sit and watch the sunset? When did you last walk through the snow and watch the flakes softly float down? When did you last take satisfaction in trying your best?
The details are there, you just have to look.
Velocity : Design : Comfort is a record chock-full of captivating yet infinitesimal sonic details: mini-hooks, kaleidoscopic drum patterns, and achingly beautiful vocal melodies, all compiled into one sweet, glitchy package. Shoegaze influence is omnipresent throughout the record, yet it is seamlessly translated digitally, somehow amalgamating IDM and shoegaze into one of the most meticulous albums ever released. Lyrics are often put to the wayside in favor of simple humming, allowing the listener to focus on the many microscopic details that make up the lush atmosphere.
To put it simply, Velocity : Design : Comfort is a modern musical rendition of how joy π§π¦π¦ππ΄.
