Lavender God
Immerse into a world of twinkling synths and stirring riffs as the mau5trap signee coaxes listeners into his serenity. ATTLAS (real name Jeff Hartford) brings it home in his debut: Lavender God serves as the intersection of the producers various life experiences and musical endeavors, all wrapped into one enthralling 10-track package. "[The album is me] trying to learn who I am and tell my story through music, which has given me so much and has been a home for me: a place to create, a shelter from the storm, and a launch pad into the greatest adventure of my life." After a slew of impressive releases including his hit remix of deadmau5's "Aural Synapse," and sensational Storyline mix series, it's no surprise that ATTLAS was voted as DJ Mag's Breakthrough DJ of 2019. His long-awaited debut is a euphonious blend of each imposing facet of the producers impressive playbook, showcasing his meticulous production style and technical upbringing. "Shatter" opens the album with a slow burning ominous build, unleashing into a cacophony of sounds signature to ATTLAS that carry seamlessly into "A Winding Path." "Half Light," the third and final single ahead of album release, follows in strong-suit alongside heavy-hitting lead singles "Sinner Complicated" and "Hotel." Featuring buoyant vocals from The Naked And Famous's Alisa Xayalith, "Half Light" is ATTLAS at his best: evocative, deeply personal, and highly visceral. The album's namesake "Lavender God" beats in time with the heart, as the following track "November" errs in the glitchier and more experimental side. "Sinner Complicated," the albums lead single, quickly evolves into a symphony of colliding electronic nodes, creating an unfettered musical atmosphere, parading all what we love from ATTLAS.