Rhucle - New Rain (2018)

A modern master of stillness, repetition, and patience, Tokyo's Rhucle presents yet another blissful entry into his nearly bottomless catalog: his 2018 alone saw well over a dozen solo and collaborative releases.

"New Rain" enters that catalog near the top, expertly blending synthesizer, field recordings, and acoustic instrumentation into a perfect balance of evocative texture. There's just enough development here to suggest a narrative, with plenty of space and time to read yourself into the story.

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No two rains are alike: my rain and your rain are different. The sound of rain reminds me of the feelings of melancholy. This album is the record of my rain. It's an old memory for me, but it's new rain for you.