Amulets - Not Around But Through (2025)
Not Around But Through is the latest album by Portland-based experimental musician Randall Taylor, known as Amulets. Released on February 21, 2025, via Beacon Sound, the album delves into themes of acceptance and introspection, exploring the emotional journey of confronting trauma and vulnerability. Taylor employs his signature use of handmade cassette tape loops and live guitar processing to craft immersive soundscapes that oscillate between gentle, meandering passages and explosive, cathartic crescendos. Tracks like "Lifelike," featuring vocals from Madeline Johnston (Midwife), pulsate with post-shoegaze energy, while "Lowercase Letters" incorporates the rich tones of Daniel Kublick's saxophone, adding depth to the album's sonic palette. Overall, Not Around But Through stands as a testament to Amulets' ability to transform personal experiences into universally resonant auditory art, offering listeners a cathartic and hopeful journey through sound.
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Genre: Ambient
Country: US
Final Verdict: 60% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 140th / 183
Highlight: Lifelike
Made me think of:
Tim Hecker
Ben Frost
A Winged Victory for the Sullen
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