Lance Austin Olsen - Platos Cave

Review by Paul Jannetta

Plato's Cave, the latest album from Lance Austin Olsen, is a mesmerizing and haunting collection of experimental ambient tracks. The album is a testament to Olsen's ability to create deeply immersive soundscapes that transport the listener to another world.

The album is comprised of eight tracks, each of which is a unique exploration of sound and texture. The opening track, "Echoes of the Past," sets the tone for the album with its eerie, ethereal soundscape. From there, the album delves into a range of moods and emotions, from the melancholic "Fading Memories" to the pulsing, hypnotic "Lost in the Labyrinth."

Throughout the album, Olsen displays a masterful command of sound design, using a wide range of instruments and effects to create a rich, immersive sonic landscape. The result is an album that rewards close listening, with new details and textures revealing themselves on each subsequent listen.

Summary by Paul Jannetta

Plato's Cave is a stunning achievement that showcases Olsen's mastery of the ambient genre. Fans of experimental music and ambient soundscapes will find much to appreciate here, and the album is sure to be a highlight of Olsen's already impressive discography.