Swim Team (Arms and Sleepers album)

Swim Team is the debut full-length album by the ambient/experimental music duo Arms and Sleepers. It was released in 2006 on Fake Chapter Records. The album is characterized by its heavy use of samples, loops, and atmospheric textures, blending elements of ambient electronica, hip-hop, and post-rock.

Swim Team is notable for its downtempo rhythms, often incorporating glitchy or lo-fi production techniques. The album's soundscapes evoke a sense of melancholy and introspection, common themes explored in Arms and Sleepers' discography. The tracks typically lack traditional song structures, instead focusing on evolving arrangements and layered instrumentation. While primarily instrumental, Swim Team occasionally features subtle vocal samples or spoken word elements. The album received generally positive reviews upon release, praised for its atmospheric qualities and innovative sound design. It helped establish Arms and Sleepers as a prominent act in the burgeoning ambient electronica scene.