A Hypnagogic Journey Through an Apple Vending Machine

James Ferraro's latest album Far Side Virtual plays out like a smooth, ambient journey through a Playstation 2 game. Allowing his samples to be recognizable to the point that they're inhibiting, this album recounts and confronts any utopian feelings we may have stumbled upon during our visits to Best Buy or the airport recently. I found myself at once grooving, chilling, and laughing. Check out his more abrasive Night Dolls with Hairspray if this gets too glossy for your liking.