I really like the production of Nuetral Milk Hotels album Aeroplane Over the Sea. The sound is a bit lo-fi which I like. I'm pretty sure it was done on tape. There are songs that are just acoustic and voice as well as one with crowded instrumentations of mixed acoustic and electronic origin.
One reason I like this album so much is the consistant interest it sparks using melody, tempo, instrumentation, and dynamics. The songs that are quiet are actually quiet. Also the sequence of pieces is very effective. The music is off course is excellent but would not be as cohesive when presented together without these production choices.
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