Posts Tagged: Richard Allen
Apricot Rail ~ Quarrels
Somewhat rare for a post-rock album, the press release for Quarrels includes the advertising phrase, “features the singles ‘Basket Case’ and ‘Surry Hills”. Singles? Since when do post-rock bands have singles? Are these going to be on 45s? (That would be amazing, but no.)
Apricot Rail ~ Quarrels
Somewhat rare for a post-rock album, the press release for Quarrels includes the advertising phrase, “features the singles ‘Basket Case’ and ‘Surry Hills”. Singles? Since when do post-rock bands have singles? Are these going to be on 45s? (That would be amazing, but no.)
Ross Baker ~ East of Evening
A much edgier album than one might expect from the cover, East of Evening continues Ross Baker‘s slow metamorphosis from ambient artist to experimental. It’s possible the artist doesn’t even know how far afield he’s traveled. Field recordings are once again prominent, especially
Ross Baker ~ East of Evening
A much edgier album than one might expect from the cover, East of Evening continues Ross Baker‘s slow metamorphosis from ambient artist to experimental. It’s possible the artist doesn’t even know how far afield he’s traveled. Field recordings are once again prominent, especially
Ett Abigail ~ Five Tales
Five tales, 25 tracks, 44 minutes. The new project from Jose Acuña (EUS) is drastically different from his former work. The physical copy comes in a sturdy, rust-colored cloth pouch, along with a small paper ticket. Momentarily forgiving the cliché, this is
Ett Abigail ~ Five Tales
Five tales, 25 tracks, 44 minutes. The new project from Jose Acuña (EUS) is drastically different from his former work. The physical copy comes in a sturdy, rust-colored cloth pouch, along with a small paper ticket. Momentarily forgiving the cliché, this is
The Black Twig Pickers ~ Rough Carpenters
The soundtrack to O Brother, Where Art Thou? was a huge hit, and Mumford & Sons just won the Grammy for Best New Album. Even casual music fans own at least one of these discs. So why, after eight albums, are The Black
The Black Twig Pickers ~ Rough Carpenters
The soundtrack to O Brother, Where Art Thou? was a huge hit, and Mumford & Sons just won the Grammy for Best New Album. Even casual music fans own at least one of these discs. So why, after eight albums, are The Black
The Nest Itself ~ (In) constant search
While post-rock continues to be on the wane in the Northern Hemisphere, it seems to be on the rise in the Southern Hemisphere. Take for example the new debut album from Melbourne’s The Nest Itself, a follow-up to the quintet’s well-received
The Nest Itself ~ (In) constant search
While post-rock continues to be on the wane in the Northern Hemisphere, it seems to be on the rise in the Southern Hemisphere. Take for example the new debut album from Melbourne’s The Nest Itself, a follow-up to the quintet’s well-received
Yann Novak ~ Blue.Hour
How long would you normally watch something that is slowly changing – a sunrise or sunset, a sleeping bear at the public zoo (wake up!), or the lapping of a tide? Such scenes inspire endless fascination for a few, but
Yann Novak ~ Blue.Hour
How long would you normally watch something that is slowly changing – a sunrise or sunset, a sleeping bear at the public zoo (wake up!), or the lapping of a tide? Such scenes inspire endless fascination for a few, but
Lyken ~ The Terrestrial Sea
Those who enjoyed The Folkestone Lighthouse EP will certainly enjoy The Terrestrial Sea, which is the sonic component of an installation in the Lighthouse Field Station of Cromarty. In gathering these sounds, Mark Lyken traveled around the area, recording the sounds of ferries,
Lyken ~ The Terrestrial Sea
Those who enjoyed The Folkestone Lighthouse EP will certainly enjoy The Terrestrial Sea, which is the sonic component of an installation in the Lighthouse Field Station of Cromarty. In gathering these sounds, Mark Lyken traveled around the area, recording the sounds of ferries,
Ruhe ~ Easing / Organs
Bryan Ruhe is having a wonderful season. First came A Beautiful Weakness, the lovely music box EP released on Audio Gourmet, reviewed here earlier this year; then Small Gifts, a compilation including two Ruhe tracks, on his own Clothbound label; and now
Ruhe ~ Easing / Organs
Bryan Ruhe is having a wonderful season. First came A Beautiful Weakness, the lovely music box EP released on Audio Gourmet, reviewed here earlier this year; then Small Gifts, a compilation including two Ruhe tracks, on his own Clothbound label; and now
a closer listen 