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~~~ is the 2015 debut release from American experimental musician Ana Roxanne. It received positive reviews from critics.

Reception

Editors at Pitchfork scored this release 7.3 out of 10 and critic Anna Gaca called the release "restful and restorative, using lo-fi tones and textures to create a work that subtly transcends" and suggested that these songs could stand out among the large quantity of available ambient music as "Ana Roxanne's quiet soundscapes offer the promise of artisanship in an automated age". Jo Higgs of The Quietus characterized this music as "a plethora of synth and organ sounds sees Roxanne's production reach heights at which it births a warming buzz, enveloping the sounds around it, smothering sparse vocal melodies and gushing field recordings of an incoming tide" and completed her review, "requiring a deep and attentive listen, Roxanne's project is certainly not one for anyone, yet still exists for those who can apply themselves to it, opening up a world of electronic sensuality". Writing for Resident Advisor, Lewis Gordon stated the album's last two tracks are particularly impactful for how intimate they are, calling them "an intimate, life-affirming conclusion to a quietly affecting release".
~~~ appeared on several yearly best-of lists. Online retailer Bandcamp put this work at number 11, where J. Edward Keyes wrote that "the six songs on hypnotic debut" create "an environment that can be transformative or just very peaceful" with a "sense of solemnity in the face of divinity" that is "a soothing balm to comfort troubled souls". It placed at 43 on Gorilla Versus Bears ranking for 2019. The Quietus collaborated with Norman Records to publish a ranking of the best albums of the year and this was 76th, where Jo Higgs noted the water themes of the lyrics.

Track listing

All songs written by Ana Roxanne, except where noted.
  1. "Immortality" – 4:04
  2. "Slowness" – 4:20
  3. "It's a Rainy Day on the Cosmic Shore" – 5:20
  4. "Nocturne" – 5:36
  5. "I'm Every Sparkly Woman" – 2:23
  6. "In a Small Valley" – 5:24

    Personnel

  • Ana Roxanne – instrumentation, recording
  • Matthewdavid – audio mastering
  • Tammy Nguyen – photography, layout
  • Jen Shear – artwork, design