Washed Out - Within and Without '2011

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Within and Without is Washed Outs debut album for Sub Pop and the first chance a
wide audience will have to hear Ernest Greene’s brand of dreamy, drowsy
synth pop. Washed Out’s early singles and EPs had a slightly ramshackle
sound built on cheap-sounding synths and Greenes pleading (and buried-in-reverb)
vocals; this LP has a much more shimmery and sleek sound with banks of fresh
synthesizers and drum machines that sound like they were borrowed from an
early-90s electronic group (like Ultramarine, for example). The way Greene
layers the synths is skillfully done and his low-in-the-mix vocals have a tender
and yearning quality. There is a place in the world of music for albums that
successfully fill the space in your life when you want to hear something nice
and don’t want to be overly engaged or challenged. Within and Without
will satisfy your needs in that regard, and only those looking for memorable
songs or fresh sounds will feel let down. ~ Tim Sendra

Tracklist:
1 01. Washed Out - Eyes Be Closed (04:47)
1 02. Washed Out - Echoes (04:08)
1 03. Washed Out - Amor Fati (04:25)
1 04. Washed Out - Soft (05:31)
1 05. Washed Out - Far Away (04:00)
1 06. Washed Out - Before (04:46)
1 07. Washed Out - You and I (05:13)
1 08. Washed Out - Within and Without (03:32)
1 09. Washed Out - A Dedication (04:19)

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