After Parties 1 and 2

Released in 2010, After Parties 1 and 2 represents a significant stylistic pivot for Jimmy Tamborello under his Dntel moniker. Following the high-profile success of The Postal Service and the vocal-heavy 'Dumb Luck', this album saw Tamborello retreating from the 'indietronica' spotlight to explore instrumental IDM and ambient techno. Originally released as two separate EPs before being compiled, the tracks are characterized by a cleaner, more minimalist production style than his earlier work. The signature 'glitch' elements remain, but they are integrated into more fluid, melodic structures that echo the output of labels like Ghostly International or Morr Music. Critically, it was viewed as a refreshing return to form for fans of his 'Life Is Full of Possibilities' era, though it trades that album's melancholic density for a brighter, more transparent sonic palette. It stands as one of the most cohesive and purely electronic entries in the Dntel discography.