For a little shy of an hour, Ambient 1 drifts through softly glowing electronic instrumentals that extract the synth core from the group's well established synth pop sound. The inspirations for Ambient 1 were as vague as the album itself. Ambient 1 represents an extension of what STRFKR is capable of. Ships from United States. She spends her free time playing with her golden retriever and buying too many plants that she doesn’t have room for. Released just months after their most recent Future Past Life, it is definitely something very different. Sign In. Add to cart . 80. some great ambient music. “Sleep” ends the album with notes that linger slowly, bringing the record to an atmospheric and ambient conclusion. Synth instrumentals fill your ears with ambient warmth. perfect for studying, taking tests, etc. August 28, 2020 / Release Date. the motifs aren't exactly memorable, but they shouldn't need to be, and the instrumentation is executed very well. Rate and review albums along with your friends. 30-day returns. The calm chaos in “Anxiety” is just as the title describes. Hodges began recording ambient experiments almost daily as a way of processing these difficult emotions. The uniquely transcendental album blurs the line between an electronic album and a … the motifs aren't exactly memorable, but they shouldn't need to be, and the instrumentation is executed very well. 60. Copyright © 2020 | The Spill Magazine Ambient 1 by STRFKR: New. this is essentially ambient synth heaven. Best Albums. An incredible 12 months of indispensable reads. STRFKR's sound has morphed over the years through variations of hyper catchy, danceable pop, but on Ambient 1 - the band's first fully instrumental album - the band has achieved something very different. Sign in to check out Check out as guest . For a little shy of an hour, Ambient 1 drifts through softly glowing electronic instrumentals that extract the synth core from the group's well established synth pop sound. Ambient 1 displays an eclectic, diverse, and variety of sounds, stretching the limits of what STRFKR are capable of creating. STRFKR’s Ambient 1 is an album unlike any of their other releases. Ambient 1 will be a joy of a listen for any fans of STRKR. some great ambient music. Like some of the best ambient … LP / Format. , artist, Independent purveyors of great music, since 1976, Shipping and final taxes will be calculated at checkout, Did you know we also have a United Kingdom store? Details. 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