palespectre

My own father passed in 2019. I was in deep grief and mourning when a friend shared this album as a way of consoling me. I consider that one of the most profound gestures of empathy. For months, this served as my crutch. Tim Linghaus’ music sat with me on the pavement as I processed the pain and melancholy. Looking for Dad in Radio Noise, Drive Me Somewhere Nice, up until the last track, You In Our Rear View Mirror just wrapped my despair like a comfort blanket. It felt like someone held my hand through all the stages of grief as I looked back at my complicated relationship with my father. The tender piano melodies were beautiful that it… More

Cindy Lee was one of my pandemic companions. When I listen to this album, I am transported to the days of lockdown, the streets were quiet, and I can be alone with music and my thoughts throughout the day. It was grim for many, and I do not celebrate the virus and the victims, but I thrived as an introvert. I would put this music on at night with just a lamp lighting up my space. To me, the highlight is the last track. As Heavy Metal filters through the speakers, I picture a ballroom with a Lynchian atmosphere, two lovers in a round room dancing to this. It’s quite beautiful. The record ends, I get up, and listen… More

Haunting and moody.

I still remember how I found out about Broadcast. I was a Stereolab-obsessed girl and on an issue of Select magazine from the 90s, they were compared to Broadcast. This was my introduction to them, and immediately I was hooked. Found them moodier but no less exceptional.

Whenever I listen to this, it feels like I am drowning in a sea of intense emotions. Don’t ask me how many times I have listened to In Your Room.