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Headphone Commute Review

Headphone Commute | 01/13/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"BEST OF 2007!

It seems that Jeff McIlwain reserves the "ICL" suffix in his moniker for his more minimal and ambient works released on Hymen [whereas the two Lusine albums appearing on Ghostly International are more beat oriented]. Born in Texas and now residing in Seattle, McIlwain builds his expertise on studies of 20th century electronic music and sound design for music and film at the California Institute of the Arts. Incorporating field recordings, superb depth reverberation, and deep bass thumps in just the right places, Language Barrier explores the entire frequency spectrum and fully elevates you into an audiophile's heaven (Grados required for full access). McIlwain masters the art of beatless rhythms and sonic engineering, creating vast soundscapes that spread over your cochlea like dew over waking hills. Reserved for very special occasions, this delicacy should be consumed slowly, enjoying every measured and very treasured sip."

Instant classic

apathon | brew city | 09/15/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is an ambient album from Lusine Icl. A stellar effort from Jeff - so chilled out and such top notch production.



I could get into the intricacies of the sound layers woven within this album. I'd prefer to just sum it up in two words: sonic bliss.



The bar has been raised.



Thank you Jeff."