Taking Music In The Rooms Tht Dreamt: A Downtempo Journey You Didn’t Know You Needed
Let’s cut to the chase—Advanced Suite’s Taking Music In The Rooms Tht Dreamt is one of those albums that sneaks up on you like a cat in socks. Released in 2019 under Symphonic Distribution, this downtempo gem from the US doesn’t scream for attention but instead whispers sweet nothings into your ears until you’re fully hooked. It's electronic music with soul, heart, and just enough quirkiness to keep things interesting.
Now, I could ramble about all the tracks (and there are plenty), but let me zoom in on two standouts: “Smooth Showdown” and “Bubble Squeak (Advanced Suite Remix).” Why these? Because they stuck in my brain like gum under a desk.
First off, “Smooth Showdown.” If smoothness had a mascot, it’d be this track. It’s got this buttery vibe that makes you wanna lean back in your chair, close your eyes, and pretend you're in some artsy indie film where everyone smokes e-cigarettes and talks about existential dread. The beats are chill without being boring, and the melodies have this dreamy quality that feels like floating on a cloud made of marshmallows. Honestly, if this song were a person, it’d be the cool older sibling who always knows what to say at parties.
Then there’s “Bubble Squeak (Advanced Suite Remix).” Oh boy, this one’s wild. Imagine someone took bubble wrap, added squeaky toys, and threw them into an acid bath of synths—voilà, you’ve got this remix. But here’s the kicker: it works. Somehow, Advanced Suite turns what could’ve been chaos into something hypnotic. Every time I listen to it, I find myself bobbing my head like a pigeon trying to cross the street. It’s weirdly addictive, kinda like nachos—you think you’re done, but then you go back for more.
The rest of the album follows suit, blending introspective moments with playful experimentation. Tracks like “Whispers At Night” feel like late-night musings over a glass of red wine, while “Vulgar Jaguar” throws caution to the wind and revs its engine loudly. Even repeats like “A Hold Of My Soul” and “I Can’t Recall” don’t feel redundant—they’re more like old friends stopping by again because once wasn’t enough.
So yeah, Taking Music In The Rooms Tht Dreamt might not reinvent the wheel, but it sure knows how to polish it till it gleams. Advanced Suite has crafted an album that’s both relaxing and thought-provoking—a rare combo in today’s playlist-driven world.
Final thought? Listening to this record feels like finding $20 in your jeans after thinking you’d lost it forever. Unexpected, delightful, and kinda makes you wonder why everything else isn’t this good.
