Always in Postscript

Released in 2012, Always in Postscript is the definitive statement from the duo Willamette (Joseph Desler Costa and David J. Cordero). While their debut established their 'dusty' aesthetic, this record refined it into a cohesive narrative of decay and remembrance. The album utilizes tape loops, field recordings, and chamber instrumentation to create a sound often associated with the 'Hauntology' movement, though it leans more toward the pastoral than the urban. Critics at the time, including those from Fluid Radio and Headphone Commute, praised the album for its emotional weight and its ability to make digital recordings feel like physical artifacts. It stands as a pillar of the 2010s ambient scene, bridging the gap between the pristine minimalism of Max Richter and the grit of The Caretaker. The inclusion of radio static and environmental noise serves to ground the ethereal melodies in a tangible, lived-in reality.