Album Review: Abbatage 1 Etranglement by Signals For Starships
Alright, let’s talk about Abbatage 1 Etranglement by Signals For Starships. Released back in 2016 under the “Not On Label” label (which kinda sounds like they’re too cool for labels, tbh), this ambient electronic album is one of those hidden gems that sneaks up on you when you least expect it. It’s not flashy or loud—more like a quiet companion for late-night headphone sessions.
First off, can we just appreciate the vibe? This isn’t your typical background music; it feels intentional, like every sound was carefully placed to mess with your head in the best way possible. Two tracks really stuck out to me: Noyer and Bâillon.
Noyer hits differently. The track starts slow, almost hesitant, as if it’s easing you into its world. Then these deep, rich tones roll in, wrapping around you like fog creeping through trees. There’s something haunting about it, but also comforting, like staring at rain-soaked streets from inside a cozy room. You don’t realize how much it’s affecting you until it fades away, leaving you kinda dazed. Honestly, I’ve replayed this track so many times just to figure out why it feels so… heavy yet weightless?
Then there’s Bâillon. If Noyer is introspective, Bâillon is unsettling in the most fascinating way. It’s got this subtle tension running through it, like the hum of electricity before a storm. The layers build slowly, almost imperceptibly, until you’re fully immersed in this eerie atmosphere. At one point, I swear I heard what sounded like distant whispers—or maybe my brain was playing tricks on me. Either way, it’s the kind of track that makes you stop whatever you’re doing and just listen.
What I love most about this album is how unapologetically itself it is. No big-name label pushing it, no flashy marketing—just pure artistry. It reminds me of those moments where you find an old book in a dusty corner of a library and realize it’s exactly what you needed to read.
Final thought? Listening to Abbatage 1 Etranglement feels like wandering through someone else’s dream. And honestly? That’s pretty rare these days. Oh, and fun fact—I listened to this while trying to clean my apartment, and suddenly mopping felt cinematic. So, yeah, give it a shot if you want your chores to feel artsy.
