Producer, art-installation co-conspirator and sonic architect Roberto Carlos Lange does Latin-flavored chillout with a ton of friends, including folks from Chicago Underground Trio, Feathers, Prefuse 73, Stars Like Fleas and more. Awe Owe is an arty mix of evocative Spanish lyrics, processed found sounds, and tracks both organic and electronic, and deserves notice on the strength of its originality. Sometimes, though, the consistently downtempo rhythms and overall vibe cross the line between “thematically similar” and “has this been one song playing these last 14 minutes?” It's wonderful in small doses, and comparatively energetic tracks like “I Wish” and “Awe” stand out as highlights, but a little more diversity in the bpms would've matched the wide array of sounds, instruments and influences on display, and gone a long way toward keeping the listener's attention. - Scott Harrell