i heard this compilation when it came out in january and thought, meh. it didn't grab me. in the four months since, i feel like i've been doing a lot of gateway drugs, musically speaking. i revisited this and suddenly it clicked. 12 tracks clocking in at one hour and thirty-eight minutes. it's amazing that the vibe feels consistent throughout. dreamy harbor is indeed a perfect name for this collection of tunes by various artists. it stays nice and gentle. it rewards close attention but doesn't demand it. i really appreciate that. it feels like your brain is getting a massage all throughout. what time of day suits this music best? hard to say, and i like that mystery. i like to imagine this music playing in some futuristic massage parlor or day spa, and that thought gives me a happy ending.
_mink nun