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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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Dec 23, 2020The album is celebratory rather than mournful, channeling the positive, creative energy of these spirits and honoring the fleeting miracle of life.
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Dec 23, 2020After spending decades creating music out of undiscovered noises, William Basinski lets his hair down on To Feel Embraced.
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The WireDec 23, 2020A 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]
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MojoDec 23, 2020A playful digital makeover for some vintage noir vibes. [Oct 2020, p.94]