Good news, though:
jdixon somehow found Volume 1 of Appleseed Cast's "Low Level Owl", and picked it up for me; I listened to as much as I could of it this morning; holy shit, it's amazing. It has a sort of dream logic to it, the way it flows in and out of soundscapes and great songs. jmg77 mentioned that it reminded him of SDRE; I'd say it also has a bit of recent Flaming Lips. Regardless, what I've heard so far is magnificent, and if I'm able to get home from work at a reasonable hour I'm gonna listen to it until I pass out. Thanks again, Mr. Dixon, for helping out a friend in need. 