Third noise principle : formative North American electronica 1975-1984 : excursions in proto-synth pop, DIY techno, noise and ambient exploration
AllMusic2014ByByHeather Phares2014"Teebs expands his emotional palette to include more varied and distinctive moods that still feel related and organic; the way "NY, Pt. 2"'s nocturnal cityscape melts into the lush exotica of "Mondaze" is one of Estara's subtlest but most entrancing highlights. Even with all of this growth, Teebs' music remains just as lovely and soothing as it was on Ardour, particularly on the shimmering opening track "The Endless" and "NY, Pt. 1." Instead, his newfound control on Estara makes the flowing sounds and uplifting moods that distinguish him within the beat music scene all the more expressive".Read review
Pitchforkd. 4. Apr. 2014ByByNate Patrind. 4. Apr. 2014"E S T A R A is almost hypnotic in its tendency to make each individual track blur itself into an indistinct piece of a loosely memorable whole, one with little impression actually retained even if it jumps from mood to mood. Melancholy, bucolic relaxation, and agitated giddiness all run through this record, but its emotionally calming effect comes at the expense of anything truly revelatory or exciting".Read review