Posts Tagged: Richard Allen
Sleevenotes ~ The Pain of Nostalgia
Sleevenotes‘ brand of post-rock owes a debt to The Echelon Effect and The American Dollar: major key melodies that dip ebullience in a sauce of melancholy. Like The Echelon Effect, Sleevenotes is one man (Brad Couture), whose multi-tracking lends the
Sleevenotes ~ The Pain of Nostalgia
Sleevenotes‘ brand of post-rock owes a debt to The Echelon Effect and The American Dollar: major key melodies that dip ebullience in a sauce of melancholy. Like The Echelon Effect, Sleevenotes is one man (Brad Couture), whose multi-tracking lends the
Nick Gill ~ Grey season
According to Nick Gill, the grey season is not a specific season, but a state of mind: a melancholic morass that may or may not coincide with the onset of winter. That time is growing near, but for many, a spiritual
Nick Gill ~ Grey season
According to Nick Gill, the grey season is not a specific season, but a state of mind: a melancholic morass that may or may not coincide with the onset of winter. That time is growing near, but for many, a spiritual
A Ross Baker Septet
If you think you know Ross Baker, then think again. Then think again. In the past couple years, we’ve come to think of the London composer as an ambient artist, with a preference for piano and elegant monologues. But as this
A Ross Baker Septet
If you think you know Ross Baker, then think again. Then think again. In the past couple years, we’ve come to think of the London composer as an ambient artist, with a preference for piano and elegant monologues. But as this
Felix Kubin ~ Chromdioxidgedächtnis
While few people whisper about a tape resurgence, cassette culture has continued unabated through the digital age. As John Mathews writes, “the cassette (is) the cheapest and most versatile format for the counterculture.” Felix Kubin‘s box set is both testimony and
Felix Kubin ~ Chromdioxidgedächtnis
While few people whisper about a tape resurgence, cassette culture has continued unabated through the digital age. As John Mathews writes, “the cassette (is) the cheapest and most versatile format for the counterculture.” Felix Kubin‘s box set is both testimony and
Longstone ~ リサイクル risaikuru
リサイクル risaikuru is Linear Obsessional’s first vinyl release, an elaborate package that includes two photos and copious liner notes. It’s the best release the label has ever offered (out of 56 releases), and due to its subject matter, it’s an important
Longstone ~ リサイクル risaikuru
リサイクル risaikuru is Linear Obsessional’s first vinyl release, an elaborate package that includes two photos and copious liner notes. It’s the best release the label has ever offered (out of 56 releases), and due to its subject matter, it’s an important
A Preserved Sound Trio
Krakow, Poland label Preserved Sound kicks off the new season with a trio of cold weather albums from piano and percussion duo Tess Said So, piano and electronic composer North Side Drive and multi-instrumentalist Richard Youngs. It’s hard not to notice the similarity between the
A Preserved Sound Trio
Krakow, Poland label Preserved Sound kicks off the new season with a trio of cold weather albums from piano and percussion duo Tess Said So, piano and electronic composer North Side Drive and multi-instrumentalist Richard Youngs. It’s hard not to notice the similarity between the
Music For Haunted Houses
Just in time for Halloween, A Closer Listen presents 20 of the best haunted house albums ever made: music to jolt, frighten and unhinge. Enter if you dare! Warning: younger children, pregnant women and people with heart conditions should not
Music For Haunted Houses
Just in time for Halloween, A Closer Listen presents 20 of the best haunted house albums ever made: music to jolt, frighten and unhinge. Enter if you dare! Warning: younger children, pregnant women and people with heart conditions should not
Chris Strickland ~ Animal Expert
Chris Strickland is worried. This is his first release, his five-year labor of love, and he’s afraid that people will listen to it too quietly, or not closely enough. But there’s no need to worry ~ Animal Expert is a rewarding
Chris Strickland ~ Animal Expert
Chris Strickland is worried. This is his first release, his five-year labor of love, and he’s afraid that people will listen to it too quietly, or not closely enough. But there’s no need to worry ~ Animal Expert is a rewarding
a closer listen 