The American Dollar has made relaxing, beautiful electronically-tinged post-rock ever since their conception, and though they have not reinvented any wheels, they've definitely approached each of their projects with a consistent professionalism and confidence in the sound they've constructed for themselves. Across The Oceans is no different at all. It's undoubtedly familiar and kind of samey, but you could argue that therein lies the charm of the music: familiarity is comforting, and there is no one emotion that The American Dollar wants you to feel more than comfort. In that sense, this is a good album to hear, as it's relaxing, comforting, and reassuring, even while not being very original or new at all. In short, The American Dollar continue doing what they do. If you liked them before, you'll still like them now.
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