Juana Molina: EXHALO

Sometimes when artists release compilations of "bonus" tracks, or songs that were recorded for an album but were left off, it is quite obvious why. With Juana Molina's new EXHALO, this is not the case! Each track on this four song EP is fantastic. Looping instruments, ring modulators, acoustic guitars, and the warped mix elements that provide a ballast to the lovliness of Juana's vocals all make for a very enjoayble listen. If there is an alien planet equivilant to an Argentinian folk band with Brazilian singer Astrud Gilberto sitting in on vocals, Juana Molina is what it probably sounds like.