Author Archives: postrockcafe
Adderall Canyonly ~ Four Albums
Portland’s Adderall Canyonly (Wayne Longer) sent us two new albums to review, but when we saw that he’d released four in the last four months, we decided to check them all out. That’s a lot of releases, but to his credit, the
Adderall Canyonly ~ Four Albums
Portland’s Adderall Canyonly (Wayne Longer) sent us two new albums to review, but when we saw that he’d released four in the last four months, we decided to check them all out. That’s a lot of releases, but to his credit, the
LCNL 020: ACL Spring Mix (Richard Allen)
The thirteen tracks in A Closer Listen’s first seasonal mix were chosen by Richard Allen and lightly mixed by Joseph Sannicandro. They represent Rich’s picks of the season: his favorite tracks from the first 120 albums he’s reviewed this year.
LCNL 020: ACL Spring Mix (Richard Allen)
The thirteen tracks in A Closer Listen’s first seasonal mix were chosen by Richard Allen and lightly mixed by Joseph Sannicandro. They represent Rich’s picks of the season: his favorite tracks from the first 120 albums he’s reviewed this year.
CoH ~ Retro-2038
Russian-born, Sweden-based Ivan Pavlov (CoH) is an intensely cheerful performer and a sheer delight to watch. After seeing him in concert, attendees can’t help but hear his music in a visual way. His songs begin gently, with electronic pulses and
CoH ~ Retro-2038
Russian-born, Sweden-based Ivan Pavlov (CoH) is an intensely cheerful performer and a sheer delight to watch. After seeing him in concert, attendees can’t help but hear his music in a visual way. His songs begin gently, with electronic pulses and
Go! Save the Hostages! ~ S/T
Political change and societal instability have been hallmarks of Egyptian life over the last few years. Yet even as the riots occur and the governments fall, bands continue to make music to share with the world. Much of this music
Go! Save the Hostages! ~ S/T
Political change and societal instability have been hallmarks of Egyptian life over the last few years. Yet even as the riots occur and the governments fall, bands continue to make music to share with the world. Much of this music
Rad Wolf ~ Content
One can’t help but like this release, a batch of “knick knacks and cat sounds” sewn into a handmade package. This personal touch is also what made last year’s short album Blanket Arms so endearing. Content isn’t glossy, smooth or over produced. When
Rad Wolf ~ Content
One can’t help but like this release, a batch of “knick knacks and cat sounds” sewn into a handmade package. This personal touch is also what made last year’s short album Blanket Arms so endearing. Content isn’t glossy, smooth or over produced. When
Piano Interrupted ~ Two by Four
When a label picks up a recent record for re-release, it’s helpful to add bonuses. Denovali goes all out with this version of Two by Four, initially released on Days of Being Wild, by nearly doubling the length. The vinyl /
Piano Interrupted ~ Two by Four
When a label picks up a recent record for re-release, it’s helpful to add bonuses. Denovali goes all out with this version of Two by Four, initially released on Days of Being Wild, by nearly doubling the length. The vinyl /
Daniel Menche ~ Marriage of Metals
The gamelan has been getting a lot of attention this year, with Onkalo, Glochids and Oregon’s own Daniel Menche introducing the instrument’s tones to a larger audience. When Menche was afforded the opportunity to explore, experiment and record in The Venerable Showers
Daniel Menche ~ Marriage of Metals
The gamelan has been getting a lot of attention this year, with Onkalo, Glochids and Oregon’s own Daniel Menche introducing the instrument’s tones to a larger audience. When Menche was afforded the opportunity to explore, experiment and record in The Venerable Showers
Preacherz of the Savage Truth ~ biZon EP
The biZon EP is a curious oddity, a 17-minute score to the French zombie film “Michel”, that begins with hints of John Carpenter and ends with hints of Clint Mansell. (Thankfully “The Battle Hymn of the Republic”, heard on the trailer in
Preacherz of the Savage Truth ~ biZon EP
The biZon EP is a curious oddity, a 17-minute score to the French zombie film “Michel”, that begins with hints of John Carpenter and ends with hints of Clint Mansell. (Thankfully “The Battle Hymn of the Republic”, heard on the trailer in
a closer listen 