Melody's Echo Chamber Creates an Enchanted World with 'Unclouded'
French musician Melody Prochet returns with her fourth album, 'Unclouded', which finds the singer-songwriter expertly juggling a diverse cast of collaborators. The project boasts an impressive array of contributors, including Swedish psychedelic rock band Dungen and composer Sven Wunder, who co-wrote and produced much of the record.
From lush string arrangements to infectious percussive beats, Prochet's fourth outing is a masterclass in atmospheric soundscaping. The album's overall effect is one of hazy reverie, recalling the dreamy textures of 1990s indie-pop bands like Saint Etienne and Lush.
In tracks such as "Into Shadows" and "Memory", Prochet's airy vocals take center stage, accompanied by gentle guitar work that evokes the serene ambiance of Burning Man or a Japanese garden at dusk. Even when the tempo shifts, the delicate interplay between instruments creates an air of intimacy.
If the album has any shortcomings, it's in the relative lack of standout tracks – 'Unclouded' operates as a series of tranquil vignettes rather than a cohesive statement. Nevertheless, fans of Prochet's ethereal soundscapes will find much to appreciate in this soothing, 60s-tinged droner.
French musician Melody Prochet returns with her fourth album, 'Unclouded', which finds the singer-songwriter expertly juggling a diverse cast of collaborators. The project boasts an impressive array of contributors, including Swedish psychedelic rock band Dungen and composer Sven Wunder, who co-wrote and produced much of the record.
From lush string arrangements to infectious percussive beats, Prochet's fourth outing is a masterclass in atmospheric soundscaping. The album's overall effect is one of hazy reverie, recalling the dreamy textures of 1990s indie-pop bands like Saint Etienne and Lush.
In tracks such as "Into Shadows" and "Memory", Prochet's airy vocals take center stage, accompanied by gentle guitar work that evokes the serene ambiance of Burning Man or a Japanese garden at dusk. Even when the tempo shifts, the delicate interplay between instruments creates an air of intimacy.
If the album has any shortcomings, it's in the relative lack of standout tracks – 'Unclouded' operates as a series of tranquil vignettes rather than a cohesive statement. Nevertheless, fans of Prochet's ethereal soundscapes will find much to appreciate in this soothing, 60s-tinged droner.
. The way she weaves together lush strings, infectious beats, and gentle guitar work is pure magic 
. However, I do wish there were a few more tracks that really stand out from the crowd - it feels like 'Unclouded' is more of a collection of relaxing interludes rather than a cohesive album 
. Still, fans of Melody's ethereal sound will likely adore this soothing, 60s-tinged droner 
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I mean, don't get me wrong, Melody Prochet's got skills, but 60s-tinged droner is kinda boring if you ask me 
. Where's the energy? The excitement? I need something that makes me wanna turn it up and dance, not just listen to my plants grow 
i mean the way the instruments all come together its so chill and relaxed lol its like someone took a bunch of flowers and put them in a glass case 
! The way she weaves together different collaborators is genius 
. I can totally see why fans of Saint Etienne and Lush would adore her work... the dreamy vibes are so nostalgic 
. I do wish there were a few more explosive tracks to balance out the album, but overall it's like stepping into a peaceful forest 
- just what we all need more of in our lives! 
Like, don't get me wrong, Melody's got some sweet sounds on here, but it's just so... chill. Where's the edge? The excitement? It feels like she's stuck in this perpetual state of relaxation mode. And yeah, I can appreciate the nostalgic vibe - 60s-inspired sounds are always cool - but is that really enough to make for a compelling album? 
It's all about creating this immersive experience for you, and I think Melody does just that. If you're a fan of chillwave and indie-pop from back in the day, you'll probably be totally into this 
IT'S LIKE SANTA CRUZ AT SUNSET, YOU KNOW WHEN EVERYTHING FEELS ALL RIGHT WITH THE WORLD 
AND I'M HERE FOR IT! 
"Unclouded" is like a dreamy, psychedelic sunset on a serene beach 
i mean, i love a good relaxing album as much as the next person, but sometimes you need something with a bit more punch or depth to really make an impact 
still, melody's fans will probably adore it and that's cool 
. but is that what we're really looking for in music? isn't it just our own personal escape from reality? 
It's like the album is saying, "Hey, relax, and let your worries fade away" 
The only thing that would've made this album perfection would be if there were some more explosive tracks to shake things up, but I mean... it's still 60s-tinged droner, what can you do? 
also, a bit disappointed that there aren't any real showstoppers on here - it's more like a compilation of her best mood songs rather than a cohesive album?
they're like, 1 second delayed or something. anyway, melody prochet is straight fire with this new album... the atmospheric vibes are so mellow and perfect for a chill day. but can we pls talk about how annoying it is when forums don't have good thread organization? i had to scroll through like 10 threads to find the article 
seriously, can't we just have clear categories and tags already?! 
the way she weaves together all these different sounds is like a masterclass in chill vibes 
i mean, those lush string arrangements? straight fire 
what i love about this album is that it's like a journey through a dream world 
. Can't we get some decent designer to create something that doesn't look like it was made by a 14-year-old on a Saturday morning? And another thing, what's with the font choices? It's like they want to make it hard to read 
. But hey, who cares about that stuff when you have music as enchanting as this? 
. Maybe it's because Melody's soundscapes are just so calming and peaceful... I might have to add 'Unclouded' to our family playlist 
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. And yeah, maybe it's not as cohesive as some people might want, but honestly, that's part of its charm – it's like a series of peaceful moments in time 
. I've been listening to it nonstop and it's literally my go-to album for when I need some chill vibes 