The self-titled debut from delivers some sonic peace and thick, slow movement to a noisy world. The result of a collaboration between ( ) and ), fans of both groups should find little surprise -- yet definite enjoyment -- in this rather peaceful and melodic release on the label. Heavily atmospheric, warm, and soothing, features drawn-out chords that fade as they're overlapped by the next, occasional lovely guitar work, hypnotic electronic samples, pulses, and breathy vocals that intermittently drift in and away. Overall, the effect is calming and brings to mind everything from the musicians' own bands to and . ~ Joslyn Layne