Reverie by Daturah
Great guitar-based post-rock album, hazy and propulsive.
By the way, Over the Rhine are the free daily download today at emu, from the new album. The track is The Laugh Of Recognition, which more than one review has called the standout track. I beg to differ - not one of my favorites. Infamous Love Song is for me the highlight by a good mile. But still, free OTR track! Feels like a deal even though I already have the album.
White African by Otis Taylor
Blues. Found this driving the car one day - heard the track "Resurrection Blues" on WYCE, and it was (still is) absolutely spellbinding. Gave me chills. Had to hear the rest of the album. The rest is good too, but that track still stands out to me.
Into the Sea by Heinali
For fans of Olafur Arnalds, Max Richter, etc. I clearly downloaded this once, since it is on my computer. It now seems to be stream only. Nice, though. Ah, looks like the tracks later became part of a pay-for full album.
The Inventors of Aircraft - Unknown Language (Serein Netlabel - September 1, 2008)
Unknown Language is the debut release by South London based 'The Inventors of Aircraft'. A name which might suggest multiple members, but which is in fact the sole invention of one Phil Tomsett. I first became aware of the IOA after receiving a short selection of tracks to listen to. I was hooked. I asked Phil to write some more pieces with a view to releasing a full length album, he obliged, and 'Unknown Language' was born. As you will have doubtless gathered, the title bears some signifigance - you will not find any discernible text on the artwork for this release, visit www.theioa.com for their meaning.
These obscure symbols lend themselves well to the music, for 'Unknown Language' has very definite leanings towards the world of science and indeed science fiction. The album has a vast, almost monolithic sound that builds relentlessy. On the track 'Passing' it is not difficult to imagine that the title may be a reference to some gargantuan satellite, a slow paced yet immovable object casting a shadow over some desolate alien landscape far below.
The pieces meld into one another flitting between earthy and organic soundscapes to more overtly electronic and droney pieces. In the lead up to its release, the album has increasingly been one I turn to late at night. The opening track 'All, nothing' being the perfect introduction to the hypnotic underworld The Inventors of Aircraft so deftly weaves. Do not miss.
- Huw Roberts (Serein curator)
Comments
Reverie by Daturah
Great guitar-based post-rock album, hazy and propulsive.
By the way, Over the Rhine are the free daily download today at emu, from the new album. The track is The Laugh Of Recognition, which more than one review has called the standout track. I beg to differ - not one of my favorites. Infamous Love Song is for me the highlight by a good mile. But still, free OTR track! Feels like a deal even though I already have the album.
Two Valentine's Day tracks from Amazon, rest from eMordac. Cost: less that $2.
(thanks to all who recommended this, including amclark)
White African by Otis Taylor
Blues. Found this driving the car one day - heard the track "Resurrection Blues" on WYCE, and it was (still is) absolutely spellbinding. Gave me chills. Had to hear the rest of the album. The rest is good too, but that track still stands out to me.
Craig
Thanks, Jonahpwll & aboscardin
Certainly not my favorite album by them, but still Spoony goodness.
Craig
If a person had a $2 Amazon credit, he could get this album for free.
Into the Sea by Heinali
For fans of Olafur Arnalds, Max Richter, etc. I clearly downloaded this once, since it is on my computer. It now seems to be stream only. Nice, though. Ah, looks like the tracks later became part of a pay-for full album.
She's got such a great voice. A few songs suffer from a generic pop sound, but most of the album is excellent.
Indie pop - not quite as catchy as the EP.
I have been teaching 8 year olds in school all day - I need some Bruce!!
The Inventors of Aircraft - Unknown Language (Serein Netlabel - September 1, 2008)
A pleasant diversion.
Man had a set of pipes.