Windows 96: Enchanted Instrumentals And Whispers (Blue Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP

Were really enjoying 100% Electronicas role as broker of which vaporwave albums are deserving of the vinyl format, in addition to sniffing out the most interesting pop music, they dont miss. This 2019 self-released offering from scene vet Windows 96 aka Brazil’sGabriel Eduardo is the latest artifact to cross over to the physical realm. Gabriels lighthearted approach leaves most of vaporwaves original touchstones intact – lo-fi textures, neon synths and jazz schmaltz, with tight snares and rubbery synth bass cutting straight though the mix (not 100% sure but it sounds like its been made completely sample-free). Fleeting synth leads and the occasional obscured vocal are left to flounder in the lo-fi quicksand. Tracks to check: Venus Aire, Wasting Time, Deep Swim and Hazy Trip. Limited edition.

• semi-translucent blue colored vinyl
• limited edition
• original release year: 2019
• music label:100% Electronica2025

reviewed by ECCO & The Bunnymen 06/2022