Remember When We Almost Died: A Locket’s Dreamy Sonic Journey
If you’re into music that feels like a warm hug wrapped in glitchy beats and cinematic strings, then Remember When We Almost Died by A Locket is worth your time. Released back in 2010 under their own label (because who needs gatekeepers anyway?), this album blends classical vibes with electronic wizardry in ways that stick to your soul. It’s got shades of IDM—think Aphex Twin meets Max Richter—and modern classical flourishes that feel both nostalgic and fresh.
The tracklist itself reads like chapters from someone’s diary, full of little moments and big emotions. Two tracks really stood out for me: “Young Love Is The Only Love I Believe In” and “Remember When We Almost Died?” Let me tell ya why these stuck in my head.
“Young Love Is The Only Love I Believe In” hits different. Like, it starts off all soft and dreamy, but then layers build up, and suddenly it’s this swirling storm of sound. You can almost picture those early days of falling hard for someone—the butterflies, the late-night talks, the kinda dumb stuff you do when you’re too deep in your feelings. There’s something so raw about how it balances sweetness with just a touch of melancholy. Honestly, if young love had a soundtrack, this would be it.
Then there’s the title track, “Remember When We Almost Died?” This one feels like staring at old photos or scrolling through memories on a rainy afternoon. It’s not loud or flashy; instead, it sneaks up on you with its quiet intensity. The way the piano intertwines with subtle electronic textures gives it this bittersweet vibe—as if it’s reminding you to hold onto the people and moments that matter. Plus, the title alone makes you stop and think, doesn’t it?
One thing I dig about this album is how unpolished yet intentional it feels. It’s not trying too hard to impress anyone, which ironically makes it even more impressive. Tracks like “We Stopped To Kiss (Part One) We Stopped To Cry (Part Two)” and “Our Cabin On The Beach Song” have this cozy DIY charm that reminds you music doesn’t need to be perfect to move you.
Looking back, Remember When We Almost Died isn’t just an album—it’s a mood. Listening to it feels like flipping through pages of someone else’s life while finding pieces of your own story tucked between the lines. And honestly? That last track, “Welcome,” kinda caught me off guard. After everything, it ends on this hopeful note, like opening a door to new beginnings. Weirdly enough, it made me want to call an old friend. So yeah, maybe that’s the real magic of this record—it connects without even trying.
Give it a spin if you haven’t already. Who knows? Maybe you’ll find yourself remembering things you didn’t know you’d forgotten.
