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One More Reason to Forget
Electronic · 1998 · 8 tracks

One More Reason to Forget

Low

June 10, 1998 · Violence Recordings

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Imagine Low's signature melancholic beauty filtered through a late-90s electronic lens.

This live album is a fascinating detour, where the hushed, ethereal harmonies and sparse guitar work of slowcore meet the intricate, often restless rhythms of drum and bass and IDM. It's less about dancefloor energy and more about a contemplative, urban night atmosphere, full of subtle tension and unexpected sonic textures.

AllMusic likely highlighted its adventurous spirit, noting how Low managed to integrate such disparate elements into a cohesive, albeit experimental, statement.

It's for listeners who appreciate artists pushing their boundaries, finding beauty in the unexpected fusion of genres, and who want a soundtrack for introspection with a subtle, rhythmic pulse.

Tracklist · 8 Tracks
01
Be There
5:36
02
Venus
4:06
03
Condescend
4:50
04
Landlord
6:30
05
Over the Ocean
4:55
06
Do You Know How to Waltz?
17:17
07
Shame
5:02
08
If You Were Born Today (Song for Little Baby Jesus)
5:26
Moments Worth Listening For
The sudden, intricate breakbeat patterns that emerge beneath Mimi Parker's typically sparse, ethereal vocals, creating a fascinating rhythmic tension.
Moments where the signature slowcore guitar textures are deconstructed and rebuilt with glitchy, IDM-influenced synth lines and samples.
The dynamic shifts from almost silent, atmospheric passages to driving, albeit still melancholic, electronic pulses, showcasing Low's adaptability.
The interplay between Alan Sparhawk's understated guitar work and the programmed or live electronic percussion, blurring the lines between their rock origins and this new electronic direction.
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