LORE CITY “ALCHEMICAL DREAMS”(PRIVATE) 2020 M/M LIKE EARLY KRAUT ROCK

LORE CITY “ALCHEMICAL DREAMS”(PRIVATE) 2020 M/M

Portland duo Lore City’s latest album is a gentle, flowing piece which gradually washes over the listener. The compositions are replete with rich atmosphere and haunting vocals. Many of the droning synth tones remind of early krautrock acts, and I love those textures. However, for all this record’s good ethereal moments, much of it comes off as plodding. Each song is based around a good idea,