Author Archives: postrockcafe
Farewell Phoenix ~ The Angels In These Fields
Imagine receiving a wooden box in the mail, stamped with a branding iron, with letters stained in wine. Inside the box, a bottle and a tape, nestled in soft sponges that look like burnt orange coral. The contents build a
Farewell Phoenix ~ The Angels In These Fields
Imagine receiving a wooden box in the mail, stamped with a branding iron, with letters stained in wine. Inside the box, a bottle and a tape, nestled in soft sponges that look like burnt orange coral. The contents build a
Marcus Fjellström ~ The Last Sunset of the Year
When is a soundtrack not a soundtrack? Seven years ago, Marcus Fjellström recorded the score for the first season of The Terror, based on Dan Simmons’ novel of the same name, published a decade before. On the surface, the plot line
Marcus Fjellström ~ The Last Sunset of the Year
When is a soundtrack not a soundtrack? Seven years ago, Marcus Fjellström recorded the score for the first season of The Terror, based on Dan Simmons’ novel of the same name, published a decade before. On the surface, the plot line
Alaskan Tapes ~ Something Ephemeral
Something Ephemeral is a testament to the temporal nature of existence, written in hope that one might appreciate each moment all the more. The concept, found in the Japanese mono no aware, is brought to fruition by Alaskan Tapes with
Alaskan Tapes ~ Something Ephemeral
Something Ephemeral is a testament to the temporal nature of existence, written in hope that one might appreciate each moment all the more. The concept, found in the Japanese mono no aware, is brought to fruition by Alaskan Tapes with
MF Clarke ~ Arrays
Many of us wish that we could be in two places at once. Either we have too much to do, and would like to divide ourselves, or we are in one place, dreaming of being in another. MF Clarke offers
MF Clarke ~ Arrays
Many of us wish that we could be in two places at once. Either we have too much to do, and would like to divide ourselves, or we are in one place, dreaming of being in another. MF Clarke offers
Erland Cooper ~ Carve the Runes Then Be Content With Silence
Erland Cooper has already received a great amount of publicity for the backstory around his latest album. Our fear is that the backstory will obscure the fact that this is a rather excellent work. Carve the Runes Then Be Content With
Erland Cooper ~ Carve the Runes Then Be Content With Silence
Erland Cooper has already received a great amount of publicity for the backstory around his latest album. Our fear is that the backstory will obscure the fact that this is a rather excellent work. Carve the Runes Then Be Content With
Various Artists ~ harkening critters
As announced in our Fall Music Preview, harkening critters is the field recording highlight of the season. A virtual who’s who of the genre, the 4-hour, 33 track triple album contains the sounds of “critters” from around the world, while asking
Various Artists ~ harkening critters
As announced in our Fall Music Preview, harkening critters is the field recording highlight of the season. A virtual who’s who of the genre, the 4-hour, 33 track triple album contains the sounds of “critters” from around the world, while asking
Anthony Vine ~ Sound Spring
Sound Spring is the redefinition of a soundtrack, as a director’s cut is the redefinition of a movie. Anthony Vine composed the original score to Catalina’s film of the same name, but on this release, the artist offers an expanded version
Anthony Vine ~ Sound Spring
Sound Spring is the redefinition of a soundtrack, as a director’s cut is the redefinition of a movie. Anthony Vine composed the original score to Catalina’s film of the same name, but on this release, the artist offers an expanded version
Dame Area ~ Toda la verdad sobre Dame Area
Toda la verdad sobre Dame Area (The whole truth about Dame Area) is an atypical choice for A Closer Listen, but its power is irresistible. On their fourth album, Dame Area (the Italian-Catalan duo of Silvia Konstance and Viktor Lux Crux) has made
Dame Area ~ Toda la verdad sobre Dame Area
Toda la verdad sobre Dame Area (The whole truth about Dame Area) is an atypical choice for A Closer Listen, but its power is irresistible. On their fourth album, Dame Area (the Italian-Catalan duo of Silvia Konstance and Viktor Lux Crux) has made
