Morgan's latest album, Lake Fire, showcases his refined sound design, reminiscent of his earlier work. Despite the pressing climate crisis, his artistic approach remains understated, with tracks like "Arrhythmia" revealing a familiar sound akin to his earlier releases. The album's sonic landscape meanders through rich textures and incorporates elements that evoke a visceral response, yet it raises the question of whether such ambient music can inspire meaningful action amidst widespread environmental devastation on the West Coast.
The urgency of the climate crisis has not driven Morgan to plumb his sound for more extreme places it can venture.
Lake Fire features some of Morgan's best sound design since his canonical 2000s trio of First Narrows, Plume, and Endless Falls.
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