American musician and producer born in Chicago; associated with Gastr del Sol and Sonic Youth, has released solo albums on labels such as Drag City and Domino, and has produced and collaborated with a wide range of alternative and experimental artists. Reviews note he has lived and recorded in New York and Tokyo.

According to the reviews: born in Chicago, later moved to New York and is based in Tokyo; member of Gastr del Sol and a collaborator/member of Sonic Youth; worked as a producer and collaborator with artists including Stereolab, Faust, Wilco, Joanna Newsom and Fennesz; has released solo records (including on Drag City and Domino); has been recognized by the Foundation for Contemporary Arts.

DeBaser reviews praise Jim O'Rourke's distinctive "touch": meticulous production, rich textures and a blend of experimental and melodic instincts. Reviews highlight albums from drone/ambient pieces to songwriter records, noting influences from folk guitar to avant-garde electronics. Several reviewers point to his work as producer and collaborator with prominent alternative acts. Overall the coverage celebrates sonic detail and craft.

For:Listeners of experimental and ambient music, fans of meticulous production and singer-songwriter subtleties; followers of Sonic Youth, Gastr del Sol and indie/avant collaborators.

 Here, this is the touch of O'Rourke.

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 You are listening to this compelling novelty, this revelation that the instruments are presenting to you, and at the same time you know perfectly well that you are listening to Jim O’Rourke, in every explosion, in every tiny intrusion in the background (which does not go unnoticed), you recognize him.

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 It's an album so soft at certain moments that the sensation of being inside a giant cotton candy best describes it.

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 The final result, far from being a mere mosaic, impresses for its homogeneity, coherence, and quality.

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