Author Archives: JB
Mouse On Mars ~ Herzog Sessions
Let’s cut right to it: yes, the title refers to Werner Herzog. No, sadly, he doesn’t appear on the album. Although a Werner Herzog / Mouse On Mars collaboration would, in all likelihood, be amazing (think the Von Südenfed collab
Mouse On Mars ~ Herzog Sessions
Let’s cut right to it: yes, the title refers to Werner Herzog. No, sadly, he doesn’t appear on the album. Although a Werner Herzog / Mouse On Mars collaboration would, in all likelihood, be amazing (think the Von Südenfed collab
Soshi Takeda ~ Secret Communication
It’s still over a month away from the winter solstice – the shortest day of the year. Of course, you might be in the southern hemisphere and roll your eyes at that introduction. But given the majority of our readers
Soshi Takeda ~ Secret Communication
It’s still over a month away from the winter solstice – the shortest day of the year. Of course, you might be in the southern hemisphere and roll your eyes at that introduction. But given the majority of our readers
Sarah Davachi ~ The Head As Form’d In The Crier’s Choir
Our review of Two Sisters, Sarah Davachi’s 2022 album, compared the listening experience to going to church. It’s a similar feeling playing her latest release, except possibly on a grander scale, akin to finding a pew in an ancient cathedral
Sarah Davachi ~ The Head As Form’d In The Crier’s Choir
Our review of Two Sisters, Sarah Davachi’s 2022 album, compared the listening experience to going to church. It’s a similar feeling playing her latest release, except possibly on a grander scale, akin to finding a pew in an ancient cathedral
Jessica Pavone ~ Clamor
Every day is a school day at A Closer Listen, mainly thanks to the sleeve notes and press releases for the albums sent to us. A few artists opt for numeric track listings and minimal explanation behind the work, allowing
Jessica Pavone ~ Clamor
Every day is a school day at A Closer Listen, mainly thanks to the sleeve notes and press releases for the albums sent to us. A few artists opt for numeric track listings and minimal explanation behind the work, allowing
Flora Yin Wong ~ Cold Reading
It may have been a mere coincidence of the calendar that saw Flora Yin Wong release her second album within a few days of Halloween, but if a record captured the spirit of the spooky season this year, then it
Flora Yin Wong ~ Cold Reading
It may have been a mere coincidence of the calendar that saw Flora Yin Wong release her second album within a few days of Halloween, but if a record captured the spirit of the spooky season this year, then it
Matthew Halsall ~ An Ever Changing View
As the title and cover art suggest, Matthew Halsall’s ninth album celebrates a subtle change in approach to his music. In contrast to much of his earlier work, he didn’t write this album in his studio in Manchester but in
Matthew Halsall ~ An Ever Changing View
As the title and cover art suggest, Matthew Halsall’s ninth album celebrates a subtle change in approach to his music. In contrast to much of his earlier work, he didn’t write this album in his studio in Manchester but in
The Best Film & TV Soundtracks of All Time ~ Part Two
Welcome back to Part Deux of our list of the Best Film & TV Soundtracks of All Time! We hope you liked the first half; it’s worth a look over there to start if this is your first visit. One
The Best Film & TV Soundtracks of All Time ~ Part Two
Welcome back to Part Deux of our list of the Best Film & TV Soundtracks of All Time! We hope you liked the first half; it’s worth a look over there to start if this is your first visit. One
The Best Film & TV Soundtracks of All Time ~ Part One
“Remove [the] score from any scene, and it becomes nearly unrecognizable. Something has instantaneously and fundamentally gone, like the soul of the piece.” JJ Abrams said this about John Williams’ work on Star Wars, but it’s equally applicable to the
The Best Film & TV Soundtracks of All Time ~ Part One
“Remove [the] score from any scene, and it becomes nearly unrecognizable. Something has instantaneously and fundamentally gone, like the soul of the piece.” JJ Abrams said this about John Williams’ work on Star Wars, but it’s equally applicable to the
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