{"product_id":"augmented-dreams","title":"Augmented Dreams","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlan Abrahams aka Portable returns to the label in fine form with his latest full-\nlength LP, \u003ci\u003eAugmented Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e. The title refers to the use of everyday\ntechnological advancements to achieve what were once only dreams or\nvisions of past generations, making this an explorative concept album that is\nequal parts not-too-distant science fiction, and about as topical as it gets.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the gorgeous opening string layers of “The Pull of Time” to the classy\n4\/4 grooves of “Begin Again”or lead single “Guiding Me”, into the apropos and\nangular sci-fi broken beat feels of “Parallax” and “The Color of Static”, fitting\nDetroit-influenced love taps like “Beacon” and “The Mycorrhizal Network”, the\npolitically-inspired “Are We Not Above It?” referencing the lingering effects of\ncolonization featuring NiQ E from South Africa on vocals and L_cio from Brazil\non flute, through to the futurist pop elegance of the dreamy duet recorded with\nAlexey Kochetkov “I Need You” and the conclusive titular track, it is clear that\nboth the in-depth concept and immaculately-crafted musical content in\nPortable’s inimitable style are balanced in significance and expressive effect.\nThis also functions as a timely statement in itself, as today’s iceberg-tip\nevolution of AI technology is currently impending over the arts and many of\nour existing realities.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis ten-song album serves as an imaginative yet hyperrealist narrative on\nhow humanity’s fascination with and reliance on ever-advancing technology\ndefines the times we find ourselves in, while the skillful sonic displays and\npresent-era production techniques along with Abraham’s knack for timeless\nemotive songwriting offer up this solid soundtrack for the ages.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Circus Company","offers":[{"title":"Black LPx2","offer_id":50531018539339,"sku":"2048688","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/CCS130_54280b20_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728090133","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/products\/augmented-dreams","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}