Darkstar - News From Nowhere

Guys, when you preorder an album, doesn't it usually show up at your doorstep on the release date? I still haven't recieved mine from Bleep and when I contacted them they said oh sorry, deliveries on pre-orders take up to 28 business days...?

  On 2/12/2013 at 6:45 PM, StephenG said:

Guys, when you preorder an album, doesn't it usually show up at your doorstep on the release date? I still haven't recieved mine from Bleep and when I contacted them they said oh sorry, deliveries on pre-orders take up to 28 business days...?

for me, usually a week after that actual release date. which is kinda shitty.

Yeah that kind of sucks. So maybe it will show up any day now for me.

Saw them in Berlin when I was there last week, picked this up at the end of the show. Really great from start to finish, found myself coming back to it more and more, very addictive.

which genius decided to print the tracklisting and production notes on the outer plastic shrinkwrap? did not realise until it was too late and i had ripped it off.... Fantastic design warp, well done

I keep coming back to this album because its consistent timbre and energy level; it's calm and ambient but with a spiritual sort of excitement which makes it really good music to chill out to.

Review: http://www.hhv-mag.com/en/review/4472/darkstar-news-from-nowhere

I would totally pick this album up if I could find it for a reasonable price in the States -

record shops are selling it for $26+ which is more than I can afford for an album, despite loving the music as well as the packaging/design.

Finally getting around to listening to this album - and I'm glad I did! I was a bit reluctant to put it on (ie start the stream from Spotify), fearing that it may be too ambient or boring. I've been meaning to since the release. Instead, it's got good energy and sounds that hold my attention quite well. Some of the tracks are reminding me of Merriweather-era Animal Collective, and it just so happens that's my favorite of theirs so that's cool. The album as a whole has its own feeling though. Nice stuff, good for spring and summer and probably later when you miss spring and summer. It's positive like Ambivalent Avenue, but more relaxed. I don't love the album cover but it fits the sounds.

Still need to pick this one up.

Of all the amazing albums that have come out this year, and there are many..

I've probably gotten the most mileage from this Darkstar album. I keep coming back to it and it always feels light and refreshing. You Dont Need a Weatherman is a top notch track.

I agree. Many many great albums this year. I'm struggling to keep up. Which, of course is a good problem to have. (As opposed to not enough good new music coming out).

this album has dropped off the radar for most it seems...it really is excellent. very deft uses of a lot of different synthetic sounds.

just picked this up myself. really nice stuff!

definitely an ac vibe on a lot of this for sure

  On 8/13/2013 at 2:59 AM, jules said:

definitely an ac vibe on a lot of this for sure

I LOVE this album. Especially Armonica.

Mind if I ask what AC stands for? =/

animal collective

I am in love with this album too

level: obsessed

  On 8/13/2013 at 3:35 AM, jules said:

animal collective

I am in love with this album too

Ah I see, yes! I got that too.

I think this album is great don't get me wrong, but I found some of the tracks a little samey.

I think it's great work though and can't wait to hear their next album.

Yeah quite forgot about this, will have to dig it out again.