Monosyllabic responses

Trying a new thing this post, I am limiting my description to one sentence...perhaps brevity will have its benefits....

Aether - Artifacts (Exponential, 2008). Aka A.M. Architect, aka artist whose painting I know I almost bought once, this is simply one of the best instrumental beats albums I have heard in a long time.
http://www.myspace.com/aether216

Ane Brun - Sketches (Det Er Mine, 2008). Norweigan singer/songwriter acoustically covers her own album, Changes of Season, beautiful in its lyrical power, it gives a melancholic flavour to the Norweigan diaspora.
http://www.myspace.com/anebrun

Polar - In The End (Warm Communications,2008). Proof (along with Ane Brun above) that Norweigan music has moved well past A-Ha and death metal (both of which are still fun in their own ways), this promising electronic DJ has put out his first release in almost 6 years after suffering a hearing injury. This album has a great minimalist drum and bass feel, awash with reverb and synths. A comeback like this reminds me of "It's All Gone Pete Tong".

http://www.myspace.com/kpolar