i received my copy of this, finally. lovely, minimal artwork, to begin with, very atmospheric. and through my window i see rain and greyness and mountains covered by the clouds. so there you have it, packaging and surroundings are just right, but the music has a warmth that i imagine would fit, say, sao paulo or bangkok at night, though i've never been to these places. and it's very intense, at times moving music, but irregular, a handful of tracks soaring far above the rest; distant lights and pirates, in particular, are just stunning. then there is something like prayer, which feels like it was made for something else, or by someone else, at another time. it annoys me to the point that i have deleted it from my playlist. but this album is still the most impressive thing i've heard this year. i would recommend it without blinking.