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One of the disadvantages of discographies as extensive as Aidan Baker's, is that albums like Ecliptic Plane lose the impact that they rightly should have. It is not, certainly, a matter of quality regarding Baker's work; on the contrary, his releases have always been up to the talent that he has always shown since Element, his debut album, and they have a consistency that, beyond their eclecticism, displays a distinctive and unique sound. And yet, Ecliptic Plane stands out even within this rich scenario.
This new record comes back to the most beautiful sound of Baker's work, which is reflected on the return to his most minimalist and classic formula: electric guitar and effects. Thus, the album shows a return to ambient and meditative soundscapes, to subtle brushstrokes that almost imperceptibly build ethereal, dreamy walls of sound, and to that cathartic spirit that is one of Aidan Baker's distinctive marks.
Although there have been various salient releases in the meantime (I could mention, perhaps, Noise of Silence or Liminoid/Lifeforms, or his essential albums with Caudal, in addition to many records with Nadja), Ecliptic Plane is, undoubtedly, Baker's best album since 2006's The Sea Swells a Bit..., which is not little to say. Thus, with its naturalness, its ataraxia and its soul, it constitutes a record that arrived at the right time to celebrate the first decade of Aidan's excellent music journey. Another perfect album. —IMF
This new record comes back to the most beautiful sound of Baker's work, which is reflected on the return to his most minimalist and classic formula: electric guitar and effects. Thus, the album shows a return to ambient and meditative soundscapes, to subtle brushstrokes that almost imperceptibly build ethereal, dreamy walls of sound, and to that cathartic spirit that is one of Aidan Baker's distinctive marks.
Although there have been various salient releases in the meantime (I could mention, perhaps, Noise of Silence or Liminoid/Lifeforms, or his essential albums with Caudal, in addition to many records with Nadja), Ecliptic Plane is, undoubtedly, Baker's best album since 2006's The Sea Swells a Bit..., which is not little to say. Thus, with its naturalness, its ataraxia and its soul, it constitutes a record that arrived at the right time to celebrate the first decade of Aidan's excellent music journey. Another perfect album. —IMF
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