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“...(dips) the listener's toes in a gentle bath of analogue synths, rolling bass and slinky psychedelic guitars. ...time to get your feet wet.” ...it's become obvious that Warm Waters' unique collection of electronic influenced songwriting promises to make the band a major force to be reckoned with in 2004....The band have somehow tapped into that blurry divider between rock and electronic music, and effortlessly travel back and forth without going too far in one direction. If you are at all interested in the mellower side of electronic beats, you need to seek out this album. This album is best served chilled, with a little red wine and hefty portion of passion. Listening to this album is like lying in the sun on a hazy summer day; its warm, fuzzy analog bliss is good for whatever ails you. So much variety is packed into this shiny little disc that I can't see how I'll ever get bored with it. ...Madrid floats the listener through a voyage of warmth and positivity (a feeling easily lost in many Korg based bands). The chameleon quality of Warm Waters allows the album to lend itself perfectly to almost any environment. I've taken doses while trekking across the city, chilling with friends and lounging on a Sunday afternoon –- all with the same tranquil effect.

Madrid's first full length label release is a gorgeous collection of moods and intergalactic journeys that would easily find a home on almost any music listener's shelf. The Toronto band's idyllic marriage of simple guitar melodies, Korg keyboards and synthed-out vocals creates the perfect non-soundtrack to live to.

The Toronto-based duo are currently working on their next release, due out 2005. "It's going to be heavier - influenced in part by our live playing. We want to make more of a 'morning album' as opposed to a 'night-time' album", Christie says, reflecting the energy and excitement of a band that simply love what they do. The water is warm. Come and get your feet wet. This album is stunning and precise in all aspects. It started off well with an introduction that I feel not many artists tend to use to their advantage but this is works well. Madrid gently glides you through 10 tracks of pure sunny beach chill out. They will definitely be ones to watch for in the future and judging by the talent of this album, they will achieve much in their musical careers. This is an essential purchase for the fans of Air and Boards of Canada because most of this album is done in similar fashion. I can’t wait for the next release from Madrid. When I opened my eyes I was lying on a beach on a distant planet. The sky was an ebony-black speckled with the dust of foreign stars, the sea water a deep sapphire blue, and the sand a pristine sparkle of white. Music was playing in the wind–strange lulling melodies floating like the smell of the ocean, refreshing and cool. My toes were gently caressed by the backwash of warm foamy waves, and I followed the strange vibrations of the sound, my ears stuck in a trance. The music was Madrid’s Warm Waters, electro-ambient-pop eerily reminiscent of early Air with a twist, à la Boards of Canada... It's the sound of Spiritualized dancing underwater, with analog synths and burbling beats pulsating from the deepest depths, while tranquil guitar slides, stoned-immaculate melodies and flute flourishes hover at the surface. Inadvertently or not, Niagara Falls' Madrid appears to draw upon the best of Royksopp, Air and Manitoba to create a wonderful album conjuring the ambiance of warm vacation nights. It's truly amazing when electronic music sounds organic and alive, and Madrid, like Manitoba, simply oozes this vibe. ...Warm Waters catapults forth an array of electronic sounds with vocal interruptions and nicely placed guitar licks that are sure to send a warm tingly feeling right up your spine. Hometown electronic heroes Madrid—Duncan Christie and Adam Perry—may receive surprised awe when visiting the rest of the nation, but not here. In their recent spree of media attention since the release of Warm Waters, the pair have received raised eyebrows when revealing they hail from Niagara Falls. It's understandable since music critics from Canada and beyond are comparing the electronic–dub duo to the likes of Air, Boards of Canada or early Massive Attack—Madrid's brand of globally sophisticated production and wide spread musical appeal don't usually hail from an area known more for its grapes than its groups...

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