Leap Second

Influenced by a life split between Lima, London, and Twentynine Palms, Peru - born M. Caye Castagnetto's Leap Second debut album is a captivating and hard - to - classify gem. It's a rich collage of samples recorded over five years with various artists like Beatrice Dillon and the late Aileen Bryant. The album tracks the speed of bodies, with ten tracks that are both speedy and languid, like thick ruffles and dirges. At times, it feels like a lost '70s folk record, but clever twists quickly break that illusion. Caye's balladry is angular and time seems elastic. Each song is a new adventure. It has moments that resemble a Latin - flavored Nico and shows hints of the Sun City Girls' style. As Bjorn Copeland says, it checks all the boxes by checking none. John Dwyer calls it a truly interesting mix of inspirations, with a hard - to - decipher sound that's worth every moment, featuring elements of Catherine Ribeiro, Dr. John, Terje Rypdal, and Nico. It offers far - out sun - soaked odysseys and moon - dappled woodland night adventures.

To enjoy Leap Second, simply play it on your preferred music player. You can listen to it from start to finish to soak in the album's overall mood or pick your favorite tracks. There aren't really any strict rules for listening. Just relax and let the unique sounds wash over you. As for maintenance, if you have a physical copy, keep it in a cool, dry place to prevent any damage to the disc or cover. For digital copies, make sure your device is properly maintained and backed up to avoid losing the album. Enjoy this one - of - a - kind musical experience at any time of the day or night.