Aeron EP by Aeron: Downtempo Vibes That Stick Like Glue
Alright, let’s talk about Aeron EP by Aeron. Released in 2009 under the Archaic Horizon label, this little gem hails from the US and falls squarely into the downtempo corner of the electronic genre. It’s one of those albums that sneaks up on you—kinda like finding an old mixtape in your car and realizing it’s way better than you remembered.
First off, shoutout to the tracklist: “Cantre’r Gwaelod,” “Afalau,” “The Man Who Tasted Shapes,” “Rain On The River,” and “Aeons Close.” Yeah, those titles sound like they were pulled straight out of some mystical Welsh poetry anthology (and honestly, I’m here for it). But don’t get too intimidated—it’s not all pretentious vibes; there’s plenty of chill to go around.
Now, onto my favorites. If I had to pick two tracks that stuck with me, it’d be “Afalau” and “Rain On The River.” Let me tell ya why.
“Afalau” is just… smooth. Like butter-on-hot-toast smooth. The beat ambles along without trying too hard, but somehow it pulls you in deep. There’s this subtle layering going on—a bit of synth here, a soft bassline there—that feels like sinking into a beanbag chair after a long day. You know when something is so effortlessly cool that you almost forget how good it is? That’s “Afalau.” By the time the track ends, you’re left wondering where the last five minutes went. Sneaky stuff.
Then there’s “Rain On The River.” Oh man, this one hits different. Picture yourself sitting by a window during a lazy afternoon storm, except instead of feeling sad or broody, you feel oddly content. The melody has this dreamy quality, like watching clouds morph into weird shapes while zoning out. And the pacing? Perfectly unhurried. It doesn’t demand your attention—it earns it. This track reminds me of why downtempo exists in the first place: to give your brain permission to wander without judgment.
The rest of the EP holds its own, though nothing quite reaches the hypnotic heights of these two tracks. Still, kudos to Aeron for crafting an album that feels cohesive yet varied enough to keep things interesting. Plus, can we appreciate how unapologetically niche this thing is? In a world full of overproduced bangers designed to blast through club speakers, Aeron EP feels refreshingly human.
So yeah, if you’re into downtempo beats that whisper rather than shout, give this EP a spin. Just don’t blame me if you find yourself zoning out at work because “Afalau” came on and suddenly spreadsheets seem less important.
Final thought: Listening to Aeron EP feels like discovering a secret garden hidden behind a graffiti-covered wall. Sure, it might take a minute to find the entrance, but once you’re in, you’ll wonder how you ever missed it before. Also, fun fact—I now want to name my next pet goldfish “Cantre’r Gwaelod.” Try saying that three times fast.
