Thankfully, most of Hauschildt's eight-track LP further explores the sounds and themes that made Tragedy & Geometry the brilliant record it is.

Skating along on smooth sounds that seem almost effortless, these outer-galaxy footwork songs-along with the energy and aura they display--are Ital Tek's strong suit.

The record accomplishes what Eno has proposed is ambient music's main purpose: to heighten one's sense of their surroundings while allowing their own narrative to fill the music with meaning and context.

Dream On finds him utilizing the computer-processed end of his sound with a newly savage intensity.

Part of what makes Just to Feel Anything such a rewarding listen is its ability to quickly shift between aerial jams and understated lulls without abandoning Emeralds' unspoken ethos.

Smalhans, [is] a return to his old self that alternatively plays things a little too safe by offering six tracks of Lindstrøm-by-numbers.

Overly cool and polished music for graphic designers this isn't--but its twisted art-school aesthetics might mean it's too out there for the candy kids as well.

All of these seemingly fragmented entries would be rather disappointing were it not for the fact that they are all brought together in one final movement-a continuous DJ mix. It's like an 'aha' moment; without it, Hermansen's concept wouldn't successfully come together.

Luxury Problems may not be as unbelievably mysterious and engrossing as his pair of 2011 EPs, We Stay Together and Passed Me By, but his craft is just as sharp here, and the results just as worthy of intense, continuous listening.

It has style and character, it's both puzzling and gratifying, and above all, it's filled with solid tunes.

If the last four years were a journey through the night for these two, the dawn on the other side is all loose ends, with only a few engaging moments here and there.

Rinse Presents: Royal-T is a solid full-length debut for the budding producer, and radiates a certain charm through its sincere portrayal of new grime as a versatile genre that's able to cater to a variety of listeners.

Elemental Themes is a great movie soundtrack--the film just doesn't exist yet.

Whilst he must be commended for his ambition, Mantasy is a patchy affair containing the good, the bad, and the downright ugly.

From the patient and methodical moments to the flashes of light and energetic dance music, the producers always seem to be in control, and following the path they take makes for a truly rewarding listen.

The duo has delivered something that is listenable and enjoyable while sustaining an overarching concept with great capability.

Pink is a triumph and the new high-water mark for one of this generation's finest producers.

The band now has the command of this organic/synthetic versatility in its toolbelt, often using it to find an ideal balance between highly finessed electronic soundscapes and bouts of raw, physical musicianship.

For those who seek out dancefloors in order to witness the unravelling of an electronic journey, this is one of only a handful albums this year to have delivered exactly that. Fewer still have done so with such distinctness.

Its blander additions aside, more often than not, Woolfy vs. Projection's latest proves to be a refreshing recess from the dancefloor, a lazy LP recorded in the Northern California woods that's as cozy as it is otherworldly.

It would be a stretch to call Until the Quiet Comes' disjointed tracklist and middling retreads the low point of Ellison's discography, but suffice it to say that the LA cornerstone has produced far more challenging and consistent records than this.

In spite of its occasional missteps, it ably bridges futuristic synthscapes with the rhythmic dexterity of footwork's foremost practitioners.

When this record lands on a great idea (which is certainly a regular occurrence), the captivating qualities of Vessel's songcraft and his strength for piecing together textural marvels make up for any confusion along the way.

Dark Crawler is the sound of Terror Danjah hitting artistic maturity.

It's an evocative work, one that brings forth intense visual imagery.

While it presents many tracks worth praise, it lacks the masterful touch that made Routes such an instant standout.

Total Loss is an overwhelming album given the rollercoaster of emotions Krell goes through over the course of its 11 tracks.

12 Bit Blues is an enjoyable record and an exciting addition to Kid Koala's catalog.