REVIEW: Lotus Plaza - The Floodlight Collective

7.75 out of 10

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Lotus Plaza is Lockett Pundt, the guitarist of Deerhunter/Bradford Cox's best friend. Mr. Cox, along with having a hand in production, does "guest" vocals on some of the tracks. To be honest with you.. Lotus Plaza = Atlas Sound Pt. 2, ..and in no way do I see that as a negative allegory. It's can be a little tuff to listen to this album and not think "why didn't they just release this as a new Atlas Sound album?"

Lotus Plaza is full of dreamy guitar riffs, "Doo Wop" style vocals, "tight" Lo-Fi production, most likely computer generated electronic samples, layered keyboard effects, and comfortable amounts of reverb. Although Lotus Plaza does "Xerox" Atlas Sound's style quite closely there are a few more atmospheric/ambient moments that pop up. Also, with Lotus Plaza, it does seem like there are more "upbeat" moments at times too.

The Floodlight Collective is a fine start for Lotus Plaza. I look forward to more releases in the future. Buy this if you're into any of the bands mentioned above. Buy this if you're into Dream Pop or Lo-Fi music. Don't buy this if you dislike good music. Another contender for "Best Of" 09.

Standout Tracks: Red Oak Way, Quicksand, These Years, Whiteout (probably my favorite track), Sunday Night, Antoine (also, probably, my favorite track), The Floodlight Collective (insanely lush ambient track), A Threaded Needle, ...man I want more already.