Faustiandan Albums of 2015 - No.5

Floating Points - Elaenia

A series of Progressive House Eps didn’t really point towards this universally well received electronic jazz debut from Floating Points. Elegant synth work and brushed drumming create a lush and beautiful record that presents an artist exhibiting a fully realised vision on his first full length. Influences nod towards Tortoise, Nicholas Jaar, numerous Krautrock bands (especially Tangerine Dream) and, unmistakably clearly, Manuel Gottsching’s E2—E4. Ostensibly modern but wearing its retro influences proudly.