"Retreat" is a deep dive into the textured soundscapes that define Walking Dog's work, offering a moment of profound calm. This album showcases an artist comfortable in their chosen sonic territory.
- "Retreat" was released on the artist's own Walking Dog Records imprint. The album was recorded and mixed over six months in Smith's home studio. It features field recordings made in the Scottish Highlands during the winter of 2023.
- The album follows the 2023 release of "Incline" and precedes the planned 2024 EP "Drift". It reached number 7 in the Bandcamp ambient charts in its first week. Critics noted the album's seamless transitions between tracks.
- The album was composed using a modular synthesizer and processed field recordings. Its conceptual theme explores the idea of finding solace in nature. It is the artist's fifth full-length release.
Walking Dog is the ambient/electronic project of London-based artist Alex Smith. This 2024 release arrived midway through Smith's prolific 'ambient seasons' project.
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