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There is something almost impossibly beautiful about the idea of nature being romanticised through the eyes of a sad computer. Nurture is, to me, exactly that: a botanica dreamscape, a collection of organic sounds coated in digital textures, and perhaps the most acoustic EDM album I've ever heard. I first listened to Nurture when it released in April 2021. The world was still in lockdown, and my grandmother had passed away shortly before its release. I remember that period of my life vividly, and Nurture became a source of comfort through it all. It was a helping hand, a friend, and a hopeful

absolutely loved Solid State Survivor. It’s a timeless synth-pop masterclass that deserves all the praise it gets, not just for being pioneering, but because it’s genuinely great to listen to. The production still sounds remarkably modern for 1979. Technopolis and Rydeen especially have deceptively simple surfaces, but the more you listen, the more layers you notice. Everything feels dense yet incredibly well-written. Day Tripper is also a highlight, turning the familiar original into something distinctly YMO through its groove and production. Despite its Western influences, the album has a d

23 is where HYUKOH really nails their indie rock sound for me. 22 felt like they were becoming more confident, but here the songs finally feel big and epic. Simon, Wanli and Jesus Lives in a Motel Room are probably my favorites. They all have this really cinematic feeling, with production that feels full without getting messy. The songwriting also feels more pop-oriented, but in a way that really works for them. It feels like another clear step forward and probably their strongest indie rock album. I don't get the same nostalgia from it that I do with their earlier albums either. I just genu

22 feels like HYUKOH really starting to find their sound. Compared to 20, they fit into their indie rock style much more naturally, while the production has noticeably improved. The writing is also more pop-oriented and generally stronger, although it still has that youthful feeling. Gondry is probably my favorite, alongside Comes and Goes. The music video for Gondry fits the song perfectly too. It still has some of the limitations of 20. Big Bird didn't really do much for me, and some of the riffs aren't quite as catchy as the songs seem to want them to be. But even when it doesn't fully la

Fantasma feels like listening to an artist's sketchbook that somehow got turned into a full album. There’s this constant excitement of hearing someone just try things without worrying about fitting into a specific mold. The sampling and production are probably my favorite part. Sounds keep reappearing in clever ways, and the transitions make the whole thing feel connected rather than like a collection of unrelated experiments. Mic Check and Surf Rider were some of my favorites, but honestly I kept finding little production details that made me want to go back. It does still feel like a s