The American Analog Set — "Set Free" For 10 years, the American Analog Set have made an art out of subtle textures and hypnotic melodies. Over this time, they have shifted from a Spacemen 3 influenced drone rock (as evidenced in their first three albums) to a more space-pop sound (seen in their last three albums). With that said, "Set Free" isn't quite as engaging as 2001's "Know by Heart," the album that introduced (and in some cases, shocked) fans with their poppier exploits. However, it is much better than 2003's "Promise of Love" and parellels 1999's "The Golden Band" with its thematic overtones and multi-track suites. Either way, this is a great listen.
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