Originally released in online-only format (hence the title) between BEFORE THE DAWN HEALS US (05) & SATURDAYS = YOUTH (08), DIGITAL SHADES VOL. 1 finds M83 mastermind Anthony Gonzalez exploring the ambient side of his dreamy electro-shoegaze aesthetic. These predominantly instrumental tracks clearly call on the influence of Brian Enos "discreet music, " as best revealed on the collections drifting opener, " Waves, Waves, Waves." Other highlights of this be