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  • Artist(s): William Basinski, Preston Wendel
  • Summary: The debut full-length release for William Basinski and Preston Wendel as Sparkle Division features contributions from Xeli Grana, Henry Grimes, and Leonora Russo.
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  • Record Label: Temporary Residence
  • Genre(s): Electronic, Jazz, Ambient, Pop/Rock, Ambient Breakbeat, Contemporary Jazz, Electro-Jazz
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  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
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  1. Dec 23, 2020
    80
    The album is celebratory rather than mournful, channeling the positive, creative energy of these spirits and honoring the fleeting miracle of life.
  2. Dec 23, 2020
    76
    After spending decades creating music out of undiscovered noises, William Basinski lets his hair down on To Feel Embraced.
  3. The Wire
    Dec 23, 2020
    70
    A loop can be a grounded, limiting element to work with – the delightfully wobbly “Slappin’ Yo Face” has nowhere to go, quickly running out of steam. Elsewhere this very quality opens up beautiful meditative potential. [Sep 2020, p.60]
  4. Mojo
    Dec 23, 2020
    60
    A playful digital makeover for some vintage noir vibes. [Oct 2020, p.94]