louie.lou – Ljusår (Lamour Records)
Label: Lamour Records
Released: October 11, 2024
With Ljusår, Louise Ölund, known as louie.lou (Umeå, Sweden), has created an exceptional and boundary-pushing masterpiece. The album is a sonic revelation, fusing the haunting resonance of the organ with evocative field recordings, synthesizers, loop pedals, and her mesmerizing voice. This daring release doesn’t simply blur the lines between art music and electroacoustic experimentation - it completely transcends them.
Ölund’s thematic exploration of humanity, nature, and the cyclical dance of life and death unfolds across these intricately crafted soundscapes, each track an unpredictable journey into a world where civilization dissolves and primal forces take hold. The tension between control and chaos is alchemically perfect, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in a place where echoes of eternity are felt deeply.
Ljusår is a bold redefinition of what music can be - intimate, vast, and transformative. Ölund’s work stands as a triumph in sound, a daring invitation into a new dimension of listening.
Rating: 9/10
An extraordinary, awe-inspiring exploration of sound and existence that will resonate for years to come.
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