The dictionary defines the word "mare" as "a very unpleasant or frustrating experience". Ironic, then, considering Mare is pretty much the exact opposite of that definition. Christian Loeffler puts together a large work of ambient house, microhouse, tech house, and even small bits of IDM thrown in, all in a very warm and shimmering aesthetic that gives off some nice vibes. The knock on this record is that it doesn't differentiate much from track to track. It's got some really good melodies and subtle beat work, but when the overall sound changes very little over the course of an hour-twenty, things can bleed into each other pretty easily. It's not hard to listen to, and most all of the songs are pretty solid stuff with a couple of standouts (the stuff with Mohna on it is gold), but it definitely could be cut down somewhat. Overall, though, if you can get past the sameyness, Mare is a lovely and lush ambient house album that is perfect for studying or even sleeping, if you're the type to listen to music while you sleep.
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