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For every brilliant idea, there are many more unanswered questions. Thus was the inspiration for Philosophia, the first track of The Guggenheim Grotto’s first full length album …Waltzing Alone. It sails smoothly into a soft sea of clear-cut acoustic instruments played loosely in a very, what seemed to be, personal motion.

Firstly a big thumbs up to the almost book-like packaging! It has this instant “grab me” effect, and draws you into a journey through pages of actual comments and thanks, which is a nice gesture toward their supporting fans. Plus the addition of the occasional abstract picture really sets off the whole concept of the easy-listening ride ahead.

This album puts forward some very common, real-life types of lyrics and can sometimes get a bit messy and lost. …Waltzing Alone is wistful, earnest; heart on your sleeve. It speaks to the collective human soul through themes of love and tragedy to which we can all relate, and treasures the most unassuming moments - painting them as some of the most beautiful in life.

It sometimes can get a little hard to know which song is which. The tracks all kind of blend a little and sound like one continuous song, swallowing your brain! if you love your turtle-paced, outta-spaced music ride then this one is definitely for you! Overall this album boasts a tangled love affair with words and silky smooth instrumental work. Nice job all round.

MATTHEW LABEDZKI