Wendy Eisenberg - Viewfinder (2024)
Wendy Eisenberg's album Viewfinder, released on September 13, 2024, is a profound exploration of perception and self-image, inspired by their personal experience with laser eye surgery. The album comprises nine tracks, including "Lasik," "After Image," and "In the Pines," blending avant-garde jazz with experimental elements. Critics have lauded the album's innovative approach and thematic depth. Pitchfork highlights the album's focus on the recording environment, noting that "the sound of the room is often not just audible, but conspicuous." The Quietus emphasizes the album's narrative, stating that it uses "the experience of laser eye surgery as a jumping-off point for explorations of change, perception, and self-image." Dusted Magazine commends Eisenberg's versatility, mentioning their involvement in various projects and describing the album as a testament to their expansive range. Overall, Viewfinder is recognized as a significant contribution to contemporary experimental music, offering listeners a contemplative and immersive auditory experience.
Sources: Pitchfork The Quietus Dusted Magazine
Genre: avant-garde Jazz
Country: US
Final Verdict: 59% (Forgettable Album)
Yearly Ranking: 786th / 1037
Highlight: Two Times Water
Made me think of:
Oren Ambarchi
Steve Gunn
Caroline Davis
#newalbum #newalbum2024 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery
#avant-gardeJazz #WendyEisenberg #US
#LP #Album #release
