Review Summary: A dream like no other
It is with a heavy heart to announce I have passed away. I have moved beyond the mortal plain, through the ethereal gates, and into the solace of everlasting peace. Or so it may seem, upon lending a fertile ear to the works of Liz Harris, allowing the frequencies not only to soothe you, but to grow and blossom in the sanctuary of your mind. Enveloping the listener in static bliss, "A I A: Dream Loss" is a triumph in atmosphere and seraphic immersion.
To delve into such a record doesn't require patience, but openness. The diversity of sound between the angelic vocals, guitar tones, and reverb effects provides a hypnotic experience like none other. Like slipping into a hot bath, the caress of Harris' voice calms your senses with earnest mystique. You'll find yourself wandering the amniotic halls of memory, thumbing through scenes of your past with ease. Your fingers glide over various sentimental heirlooms, savoring every discovery, yet your mood evades you. You're in a realm unburdened by hollow exuberance or mawkish nostalgia. In a word: transcendence.
Out of reach from the fruitless tribunals of the material world, "A I A: Dream Loss" is a welcome reprieve of inner peace. Yet for all the hypnotism, it remains a varied listen. 'I Saw a Ray' is a contemplative wave of distortion, whereas 'Soul Eraser' is a bouquet of heavenly strings and droning. The modulated melodies of 'Wind Return' pull you up from the static abyss of 'Atone' and 'No Other', and the pulsating harmonies of 'A Lie' leave us with an uncanny selflessness. The main constant is Harris' vocals, which tactfully illustrate every track like sunshine through a rainstorm.
In summation, "A I A: Dream Loss" is a dreamy masterpiece of texture and introspection. It's not so much an album to be heard, but a voyage of stirring echoes and throbbing distortion to be embarked upon. It's a love letter to the soul, and I would wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone in search of a calming reset. Thank you for reading.
