Songs for Josephine [LP]

Max Ravitz has released seven albums as Patricia since his 2013 debut Body Issues, on labels including Opal Tapes, Ghostly International's Spectral Sound and Acid Test, known for spare acid lines, subtle drum programming and warm melodies. His first record for Balmat removes the drums altogether, bringing the ambient side of his sound to the front. Many of the eight pieces seem built from a single synth patch and careful effects: "Murmuration" moves in almost Baroque counterpoint, "Birdsong" stretches a choral pad out to the horizon, and closer "Yearn" is openly emotional. The title honours his wife, who had long asked him for an album without beats.

On vinyl LP from Balmat.

Track listing

A1. Algal Bloom
A2. Lillypad
A3. Needs Direction
A4. Refracting
B1. It Comes In Waves
B2. Murmuration
B3. Birdsong
B4. Yearn