Hammock - Departure Songs

There aren't many bands currently creating soundtracks so beautiful and moving as Hammock. From listening to Winter Lights on repeat while stuck in the snow, to Take a Drink from My Hands being my prayer soundtrack for months, each ambient masterpiece the band has released as found a special place in my heart.

Departure Songs is by far the band's grandest and most accomplished release, which is saying something. The two disc album is not only full of ambient masterpieces but it finds Hammock continuing to push their sound forward.

Departure Songs is a beautiful combo of all the things Hammock has done in the past. From simple ambient pieces that ebb and flow, to some of the most post-rcok sounding tracks Hammock has produced to date, there's not a flaw on this record. Each track captivating on it's own. Each vocal begging you to listen a little more carefully to catch the lyrics. There are moments, like Tape Recorder, that drive you to tear up and get emotional, as is always the case at least once per Hammock record.

(Let's Kiss) While All The Stars Are Falling Down is one of my favorite moments on the record. It's something completely different for the band, unless you count their cover of Black Metallic. A fantastic ambient, but really driving, piece with beautiful vocals that reminds me a lot of Slowdive.

Departure Songs is a beautifully perfect record.