Washed Out - Paracosm

Washed Out - ParacosmLP Sub Pop (2013) US The music recorded by Ernest Greene as Washed Out has been nothing if not dreamy, and on his second full length, Paracosm, he takes the dreamlike, otherworldly atmospheres of his music a huge leap further. The title refers to a phenomenon in which people create detailed imaginary worlds, and the idea of escaping is all over Paracosms music and lyrics. Paracosm finds Greene reaching beyond the computers and synths that filled

who she calls the biggest influence on her new music

Natalie Mering of Weyes Blood

with producer Gil Norton again at the controls

central California town called Stockton

the band broke through and achieved their first taste of commercial success

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Gatefold featuring photography by Mary McCartney

The Soft Bulletin Companion is a famous promo featuring outtakes

“That feels like what I was doing in this record

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