Tomora - Come Closer (2026)


It grabs me at first because the sound is there. It feels textured, intentional, like it knows what kind of world it wants to build.

But it doesn’t push that world forward.

The tracks stretch out without really evolving, and after a while I realise I’m not waiting for anything to happen. It just sits in its own atmosphere. Even when it gets louder or denser, it doesn’t feel like a real step up.

There are good moments, but they don’t accumulate. Each track feels like a separate attempt instead of part of a bigger movement.

I end up appreciating the craft more than actually feeling pulled through it.

Pros

Distinct identity → the fusion is real, not generic
High production/detail → consistently rich and well-crafted
Groove foundation holds → enough propulsion to avoid collapse

Cons

Weak structural escalation → tracks plateau instead of delivering climaxes
Hook insufficiency → ideas don’t stick or return strongly
Album flow fragmentation → feels like parallel experiments, not a unified arc





Genre: Electronic
Country: UK/Norway

Final Verdict: 66% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 67th / 314

Highlight: RING THE ALARM


Made me think of:
Caribou
Röyksopp
M83

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