First, we got picked as one of "This week's best albums" by Alarm magazine in Chicago, who had this to say:

"Now available as a double-gatefold LP with a free CD, North of Forty-Five is the newest work from ambient duo Wroom. The album’s material is a series of soft, sprawling numbers, often taking minutes just to establish a presence. Once in gear, however, Wroom uses guitars, effects, and loops to create long-form beauty that is great for relaxation."

http://www.alarmpress.com/6170/music-reviews/this-weeks-best-albums-14/

Next we have a nice review from (Sound) magazine in Seattle. I think this is probably the first time that I've read something this insightful about our music:

"As if commissioned by an empire-hungry monarch, Portland’s Wroom seems determined to discover a new world. Consider this duo as sonic frontiersmen, not knowing exactly what they are searching for or where to find it, but nonetheless pushing forward into the unknown. Their caravan: a guitar, loop pedals and various knobs to twiddle. Their method: repetition. Centering songs upon either a loop of guitar or a series of unidentifiable and spooky synth gurgles, Wroom doesn’t necessarily build upon these foundations, but rather operates within them. Melody and rhythm are absent, while texture and atmosphere provide impetus for further exploration.

At its most delicate, North of Forty-Five employs Brian Eno-esque pads alongside rambling guitar passages. In its most abstract moments, Wroom immerses the listener in strange soundscapes, unsure of the direction or distance through which one must travel to get through to the next song. While the experience can be disconcerting at times, Wroom uses an interesting enough palette of sounds to maintain a fresh approach to Eno’s own Oblique Strategy—repetition is a form of change. ERIN RESSO

http://www.seattlesoundmag.com/2009/01/the-record-report-wroom/

Until next time...