Tim Coster - Mediterranean Years

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Review by Ebony Martenz

Mediterranean Years by Tim Coster: A Dreamy Escape You Didn’t Know You Needed Let me just say this upfront—Tim Coster’s Mediterranean Years is like that quiet moment when you’re sitting by the ocean, staring at the horizon, and suddenly everything feels... right. Released back in 2012 under No Kings (a label outta the US), this ambient electronic album sneaks up on you. It doesn’t shout for attention—it whispers, lingers, and stays with you long after it’s over. The whole vibe? Think sun-soaked beaches but also those bittersweet memories of summers past. And while all five tracks are solid, two really stuck with me: “Mediterranean Years” and “Peach Prism.” “Mediterranean Years,” the title track, hits different. Like, I wasn’t ready for how smooth and hypnotic it would be. The synths swell so gently, almost like waves lapping at your feet. There’s no rush, no clutter—just pure atmosphere. Listening to it feels like floating through time, where every second stretches just enough to make you feel alive. Honestly, I played this one on repeat during a road trip once, and dude, it made even bumper-to-bumper traffic kinda magical. Then there’s “Peach Prism.” Oh man, this one got me emotional. It starts off soft, almost shy, but then builds into these lush layers of sound that hit you right in the chest. There’s something about the way the melody unfolds—it’s warm, hopeful, yet tinged with nostalgia. Every note seems to shimmer, like sunlight breaking through water. I swear, I’ve listened to it late at night more times than I can count, just letting my mind wander wherever it wants to go. Now, here’s the thing about albums like this—they don’t demand much from you. They don’t need you to “get it” or analyze every little detail. Instead, they invite you to exist within them. To breathe them in. That’s what makes Mediterranean Years special. It’s not trying too hard; it just is. And isn’t that kinda rare these days? Music that doesn’t scream for your attention but still manages to leave a mark? Like, who knew an album could remind me to slow down and appreciate the little things? Weird flex, but okay. So yeah, if you’re looking for something chill, reflective, or just plain beautiful, give this one a shot. Just don’t blame me if you end up zoning out and missing your exit.

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Artist: Tim Coster
Album: Mediterranean Years
Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Peach Prism1:23
Mediterranean Years2:35
We12:24
Compliments13:48

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Catalog Numbers

NK37

Labels

No Kings

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  • kuunnella verkossa
  • online anhören
  • ascolta in linea
  • escuchar en línea
  • online luisteren
  • écouter en ligne
  • lyssna på nätet
  • lytte på nettet
  • ouvir online

Formats

Cassette

Notes

Edition of 80 pro-dubbed tapes with letterpress / risograph artwork

About Tim Coster

Tim Coster, from Auckland, now currently living in Melbourne, performing textural keyboard music. -or- Tim Coster was born in Auckland, New Zealand in 1980 and currently lives and works in Melbourne. He graduated with a Bachelor of Visual Arts (Sculpture) from the Auckland University of Technology in 2003. Since graduating, Coster has worked as an installation and sound artist with a particular focus on published audio releases and live performances. Now based in Melbourne, he uses synthesizers, field recordings and other gathered musical sounds processed by digital and analogue devices to create shifting and sculptural sound environments. Over the last decade Coster has collaborated with various artists and performers, participating in festivals such as Alt Music, Lines of Flight, Auckland Fringe and Alleluya Noise. In 2009 he was commissioned by Auckland Museum for the series Sonic Museum, and has presented solo exhibitions at Light Projects, Melbourne; Enjoy, Wellington; and High Street Project, Christchurch. Costers live and recorded soundtracks have accompanied a number of dance performances in New Zealand and Switzerland, and in 2010 he toured the mid-west USA and released an LP with the duo Currer Bells. Coster is currently working on solo recordings, and band projects including Vogue Forums and Velvet Hour.

Real Name

    • Tim Coster

Name Vars

  • Coster
  • Hired Bicycles

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The album *Mediterranean Years* by Tim Coster is a hidden gem in the ambient electronic scene. Released in 2012 under the US label No Kings, it blends soothing soundscapes with subtle beats. One standout track, "Peach Prism," feels like a warm sunset in audio form. It’s the kind of music that makes you pause and just breathe for a moment.