Fresh off the press, and likely the final release of the year from the Amulet of Tears label, is "Closer" by BODYXVIII. Layered with textures of field recordings, drones, and dark ambient soundscapes, the record feels eerily suspenseful and creepy. "Panacea" for example, could easily find its way onto a Twin Peaks soundtrack. Although the album's front cover depicts a desolate forest on a hill, the nine tracks in this project evoke the feeling of being composed for an industrial, haunted warehouse, where one can wander disorientedly through various rooms and spaces looking for exit (or survival). BODYXVIII created a great album that feels like it could score a 4D interactive experience.
"Closer" was released on lathe and tape, and you can get them here. Stream all nine tracks down below.