Author Archives: postrockcafe
Lawrence English ~ ‘Oseni
On the heels of Lawrence English‘s Viento reissue comes a new work one might consider a companion. ‘Oseni is a benefit album for the Kingdom of Tonga, which was devastated two weeks ago by the eruption of Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai and the subsequent
Lawrence English ~ ‘Oseni
On the heels of Lawrence English‘s Viento reissue comes a new work one might consider a companion. ‘Oseni is a benefit album for the Kingdom of Tonga, which was devastated two weeks ago by the eruption of Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai and the subsequent
The Royal Arctic Institute ~ From Catnap to Coma
Is post-rock meant to be this relaxing? According to The Royal Arctic Institute, this isn’t post-rock, it’s “post-everything.” The album encompasses lounge, jazz (regular and dark) and even ambience. The Jersey quintet has chosen their moniker and album title well, as From
The Royal Arctic Institute ~ From Catnap to Coma
Is post-rock meant to be this relaxing? According to The Royal Arctic Institute, this isn’t post-rock, it’s “post-everything.” The album encompasses lounge, jazz (regular and dark) and even ambience. The Jersey quintet has chosen their moniker and album title well, as From
Jim Perkins ~ Immersed in Clouds
The EP may be short, but so is the life of a cloud. We identify shapes in clouds, turn to a friend, look again, and all too often the shapes are gone. Such is the nature of the skies, as
Jim Perkins ~ Immersed in Clouds
The EP may be short, but so is the life of a cloud. We identify shapes in clouds, turn to a friend, look again, and all too often the shapes are gone. Such is the nature of the skies, as
Blutch ~ Terre Promise
Terre Promise (Promised Land) is an uplifting album, dedicated to Blutch‘s native Brittany. The title’s dual implication is that there is such a place, and that we might strive to arrive there, whether on earth or in heaven. The choral vocals of
Blutch ~ Terre Promise
Terre Promise (Promised Land) is an uplifting album, dedicated to Blutch‘s native Brittany. The title’s dual implication is that there is such a place, and that we might strive to arrive there, whether on earth or in heaven. The choral vocals of
Ben McElroy ~ How I Learnt To Disengage From The Pack
The Slow Music Movement Label plunges into winter with an album suited to its theme. The Irish folk of multi-instrumentalist Ben McElroy seems to have been snatched from time, composed for a harvest festival or a mild day in the midst of
Ben McElroy ~ How I Learnt To Disengage From The Pack
The Slow Music Movement Label plunges into winter with an album suited to its theme. The Irish folk of multi-instrumentalist Ben McElroy seems to have been snatched from time, composed for a harvest festival or a mild day in the midst of
aircode ~ Grounded
Few people visiting our website today thought, “I hope they review an album about moss!” And yet, here one is, proving once again that sometimes we don’t know what we like until we hear it. This is the debut album
aircode ~ Grounded
Few people visiting our website today thought, “I hope they review an album about moss!” And yet, here one is, proving once again that sometimes we don’t know what we like until we hear it. This is the debut album
Racine ~ Amitiés
These days, nearly every album is a COVID album, but few have recognized the most basic of positive forces: amitiés (friendships). Racine‘s album is an expression of distress caused by quarantine and isolation, but it is also a hand reaching for
Racine ~ Amitiés
These days, nearly every album is a COVID album, but few have recognized the most basic of positive forces: amitiés (friendships). Racine‘s album is an expression of distress caused by quarantine and isolation, but it is also a hand reaching for
Pan Daijing ~ Tissues
Is Tissues the best opera of all time? Our immediate reaction is to say no, of course not. There have been hundreds of operas written over the past 705 years. But what if it’s the only opera we’ve ever liked? We
Pan Daijing ~ Tissues
Is Tissues the best opera of all time? Our immediate reaction is to say no, of course not. There have been hundreds of operas written over the past 705 years. But what if it’s the only opera we’ve ever liked? We
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