An album from NY maverick MAX MCFERREN, who has also released on the "ALL CITY"-affiliated 〈FIRST SECOND LABEL〉 and 〈DON'T BE AFRAID〉, has arrived! Built around old-school analog synths, with rich timbres ranging from chimes to classical piano, plus wonderfully varied rhythm work. The breakbeat cut "Lean In" (sample1), sprinkled with all sorts of samples like cheering crowds and jet planes, shows off a melodic sense that's poppy yet sentimental — it really hits. Great stuff! (Original Japanese text by Akie)