Showing posts with label 2009. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2009. Show all posts

Sunday, March 28, 2010

The Cave Singers - Welcome Joy

Welcome Joy is an album that barely missed out on my top 10 of 2009 list. Although they are on a fairly prolific label (Matador), I didn't hear much fanfare concerning them. From the remains of the sorely underrated Pretty Girls Make Graves, Derek Fudesco teamed up with Pete Quirk (Hint Hint) and Marty Lund (Cobra High) to create a visceral, warm and absolutely gorgeous debut album.

With hints of Bowerbirds, Phosphorescent and Akron/Family, they craft echoey and haunting songs that burrow into your brain stem and remain there for weeks.


Monday, February 15, 2010

Mount Kimbie - Maybes EP

Don't start a thread about Mount Kimbie on a forum without knowing how to derail a petty argument. Mount Kimbie are one of those artists that can't be pinpointed to only one genre. The variety of influences Mount Kimbie shows off in their music is overwhelming. So overwhelming that nerds all around will flame each other endlessly until the one gives up to convincing people that MOUNT KIMBIE HAS IDM IN IT GOD DAMN IT. To be honest, I am just as clueless as everyone else when it comes to putting the Maybes EP into a genre. I can however, try describe their unique sound... with a list of genres you didn't think would mix.

Throughout the four tracks in the Maybes EP you hear an assortment of glitch, hip-hop, and dubstep, all done in a droney style which makes for a refreshing, relaxing sound. It sounds like Burial met up with Autechre and then Loscil somehow got thrown into this blender. Check out this EP before Mount Kimbie releases a ton of amazing music and you are too intimidated by their huge discography and millions weird of genre tags they have on last.fm to try them out later.


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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Kyst - Cotton Touch

Ever since I stumbled upon the gem that is Indigo Tree, I decided to dive head first into the Polish folk/freak-folk scene. I must say that I'm impressed with the quality of a lot of these artists and it baffles me how some of them aren't household names in the States yet. One such band is the Norwegian/Polish band Kyst. Consisting of Tobiasz BiliƄski and Adam Byczkowski, they've released an ep, album and run their own record label all while being under the age of 20. If that doesn't make the average person feel lazy and unambitious I don't know what will.

Cotton Touch starts off with the amply titled "Climb Over", a slow build up of a guitar, drums and eventual violin that crescendos at the perfect time. It's a fantastic opener, nothing too long or pretentious, yet a wonderful nod to classic post-rock artists. "Complain/Cheer" has an almost live feel to it, very reminiscent of some of the quieter Akron/Family songs as it perfectly mixes the erratic with the subdued. This wonderful mixture continues for the remainder of the album as it's textured with bits of the Microphones and Grizzly Bear(I'm talking Horn of Plenty, not that Yellow House or Veckatimest bullshit) showing through every so often. The album finishes with the fantastic instrumental outro "Summer Love" that will leave you with your eyes closed, head bopping and a smile on your face.

I have fallen in love with this record and I can't wait to see what they will come up with next. If you enjoy meticulously crafted songs full of texture and warmth, you are going to adore this record.


Monday, February 8, 2010

AU - Versions

Like learning a new word, before you use it you have to learn how to say and spell it, so before I get into Versions, a little about AU's pronunciation and spelling. Pronounce it "a-u", like the two separate letters it consists of (A, U), or like you're trying to get someone's attention while speaking in a bad imitation of a cockney accent, "'ay you", but not like the word 'au', as in 'au revoir' or 'au gratin', like you're a snooty, stinky french chef. Also, keep it in all caps: AU, like the postal abbreviation for Australia, but they aren't from there.

The bass drum beats like a heart beat on "Ida Walked Away", the first track of Versions, letting you know, this album's got some life to it, coincidentally, some "Death" too. The EP runs the gamut emotionally and musically, yet keeps it cohesive and concise. Upbeat percussion created with the aid of a shaker or two, familiar clicks of a snare's rim, some bells, and, of course, some, almost inevitable claps, propel Versions consistently from start to finish at such a rapid, but not rushed, speed that it ends before you even realized there was a song switch. The quick-listen may also be as a result of the short track list on the latest effort by the two men who make up AU (Luke Wyland and Dana Valatka). At only 7 songs, there's no time for a wasted beat or breath, and waste they don't, but want you will. Fortunately it definitely warrants a second, and third and fourth, listen.

Give Versions another spin, if only to decipher the lyrics, which are delivered in vocals that are, at times, hauntingly ghostly yet substantial, not ethereal, like a ghost with some girth, think - Grizzly Bear with a little more grizzle. At other times, AU sings out with yelps and screams (Au "Are Animals" afterall) that could knock the inhibitions off even the most conservative of listeners, and by the end of the album find them chanting, foot stomping, and air punching along to "Ashemoto Ne" even if they haven't a clue what it means, think - that one time you drank a bit too much at the Akron/Family show. Versions is lively with some edge and experimentation about it, by musicians who you won't mind lending your ears, or Friday nights, to.

Place well-played piano and rim shots in an album and I'm pretty much sold, tell me the band's from Portland and oh shit, there goes my soul too, but AU's Versions actually deserves the praise, or at least a listen. Listen
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Monday, February 1, 2010

Worker Bee - Tangler


Not your amusement park's version of the old west, Worker Bee presents an unrefined diorama of a one-horse town through well-strung (and strummed) songs without sounding overly country or buying a banjo. Pieced together by tape and tune, Tangler has exposed corners of cardboard and frayed bits of construction paper visible, for a raw and ragged album that can get under your skin and into your bones if you let it. From my barstool, it looks something like this, with burned edges and scatted smoke stains.


Dusty melodies billow across the ground while wind whistles through cracks in the walls of an abandoned general store, clicks of drum sticks keep time as the town rots towards its demise. There's a tinge of pain in the pleading first words of "Come Back" over the state of a town left dirty and dollarless, and there's tension beneath the floorboards. Even the dirt's unsettled by the guitar-playing, gun-slinging owner of the town's one horse who rides in kicking up a trail of doom among "Nesting" plodding drums, hectic cymbals, and rapid rim shots, and faint bells dinging in the distance. Singing over slightly twanging strings with a pair of inherited smoker's lungs, the man sits at the bar filling the small, stank saloon with smells of whiskey, gun powder, and dried blood. He's the kind of man who'd take a lady for a walk and return alone. The kind of man who'd kick a dead horse to watch it bleed. Just one glance starts the bar fight between him, the "Cold Rats" and scoundrels, and someone's gotta die before it ends. Embodying the message of "Rough Magic", "a man's mind is always raining", the thick-skinned man stands over broken bottles donned in black coordinated with his core, as drums hit like buckets on a steel roof and tambourines than cling and clank like spurs. You can sit down in his bar, but you better leave your hand on your gun. This album has drums that can drive the devil out of town, and "All Roads" lead to the night, where the men get "burned by the moon" but never die. Tangler leaves you thinking, despite the flighty, feminine name, Worker Bee might not be a band to mess with.


At times resonating more of a 'new west' sound than old, Tangler is a bit rough around the edges, but nothing some smooth whiskey can't fix. So I'm gonna put my faded black boots on, kick a pony in the gut just to get blood on the tips, spur it in the neck to watch the red river wash away the boot prints, then get myself to a local watering hole.



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Thursday, January 21, 2010

David Bazan - Curse Your Branches


Tell someone, anyone, your favorite musician or, hell, your least favorite (so it's easier to hate), to write an album on topics like the the fall of man, original sin, damnation, hell, and predestination, with occasional references to God, and, go ahead, throw in that he/she/they should include 'curse' in the title, and you might get a few curses thrown your way. Not exactly the subject matter for a highly listenable album, unless the musician you give this challenge to is David Bazan (or maybe Sufjan Stevens). If you know anything about Bazan (formerly Pedro the Lion), you shouldn't be surprised. This is the same man who managed (as Pedro the Lion) to make an album almost exclusively about cheating and loss into an album that all the kids were talking about, listening to, and even singing along to (Control). An affair to replay. Bazan, again, takes the plight of man and makes it manageable, in addition to the source of some damn good songs, without sounding like the kid front-and-center of religious studies 101 or the hobo on the corner screaming, 'why, God, why?'.

Drawing you into the cage that is his voice - rough on the edges, a little dark, but hollow enough to hide inside, Bazan makes you feel safe, and for a moment a little warm. Simple drum beats, rhythmic guitar strums, and reassuring piano cause you to release that sigh you've been holding in, relax your shoulders, and let a couple guards down. You start to feel pretty damn good when the claps drop. "Please, Baby, Please" might even find you singing along. But don't get too comfortable, this isn't the album to listen to when you want to feel good about yourself, especially if you're a shitty person, and everyone's a shitty person, sometimes - drunks, smokers, priests, liars, even Bazans, though it's hard to believe. So it's okay, he understands, he knows "it's hard to be/hard to be/a decent human being," although, for him it's pretty easy to be a more than decent musician.

Listen to this album and forget everything I said, go ahead, bop your head.

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Enough of David Bazan as musician, here's David Bazan as art, by Kyle. Striking resemblance, don't you think? (Of Bazan, not Kyle).

Ola Podrida

Before the film director David Gordon Green became a household name, he created two of the most beautiful films ever created; George Washington and All the Real Girls. These two films had very memorable scores that range from stunning original pieces, to artists such as Explosions in the Sky and Will Oldham. When I found out that David Wingo the composer for both of these films was recording under the name Ola Podrida, I was ecstatic to hear what it sounded like.

With hushed vocals and quiet guitars Wingo creates two of the more memorable folk driven americana albums I've heard in recent years. The layers of instruments and sounds create an atmosphere that transports you to a time of wide open plains and horizons free of city lights. This is a time where your life isn't ruled by minutes and seconds. These albums let you take a deep breath and realize you don't need to be constantly stimulated by your surroundings to be happy. Forget your ipods, cell phones, net books, bluetooth and just take a fucking day to relax and enjoy life.

These are albums that you cannot listen to when you need to be productive. You'll instantly feel the urge to quit your job and run outside to climb trees and take naps in open fields. Don't say I didn't warn you.



Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Indigo Tree - Lullabies of Love and Death


One thing I hate about making year end lists is the fact that you will always stumble upon an incredible album much too late. Lullabies of Love and Death is another fine example of that fact, another album I randomly downloaded from sordomusic that turned out to be something really special. I am kicking myself for not discovering it sooner because I am fairly certain it would have ranked pretty high in my year end list.

From first listen I knew there was something different about this band. The music itself is very laid back avant-pop that is comparable to a tamer Panda Bear. With simple guitar chords driving the songs, they also mix in trumpets, hand claps and occasional drums in such a way that it sounds almost dreamlike. To be honest, this record is a dream in album form. One of those perfect dreams that you really don't wish to awaken from.

After listened to it at least a half a dozen times, I started doing some research on the band itself. What I found was very surprising. Even though their lyrics are in english and they sing it very well, the band is from Poland. I guess it can be blamed on lack of trying, but I've never listened to a band from Poland before. If asked a few weeks ago what modern Polish music would sound like, I would use adjectives such as dark, brooding and creepy. I now realize how ignorant such a thought is, but I guess I'd rather be ignorant than stupid.

Listen to this album and let it destroy the little box that you've already placed 2009 in.

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Sunday, January 17, 2010

Sleeping States - In the Garden of the North

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Sleeping States, aka Markland Starkie has been doing what he does for six years. His most recent album, In the Gardens of the North now includes other members who probably helped him name the album. I only mention that because it could not be named more accurately. When I listen to Gardens all I can think about is Markland prancing in a mountain of daisies until an abrupt storm sends him home. This is my first album I've heard of that's been called "Queercore" but I'm pretty sure that's how it's supposed to sound.

It's a mellow album that often confronts you with a discomforting instrumental bit to keep you engaged. Soft-spoken lyrics feel like an open reading of his diary with additional commentary turned on. His words are complimented by mellow baselines, simple drums, and a is glued together by a couple of flowing guitars. In the Gardens of the North is sure to please the attentive headphones listener as well as the guy leaving it on in the background while he pets his fat fucking cat.

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Thursday, January 14, 2010

Kingfisherg - The Heartspray

I decided to take a break from posting new(er) releases and feature one of my personal favourites.

Hailing from Belgium, François Boulanger records under the name Kingfisherg. His music could best be described as laid back IDM, very reminiscent of artists such as Wixel, d_rradio, DoF and aMute. Songs get pieced together with soft keys, spoken word, synthesizers, beats and strings and slowly evolve into a more complex being, reaching its peak and disintegrating down the other side. Songs range from the more upbeat "Apple Act", full of hand claps, infectious beats and a simple guitar; to the cold and desolate piano driven "February's Dawn".

Even though the entire album is over in just about 26 minutes, it's the type of release you will want to leave on repeat for hours at a time. No matter what mood I am in I can sit back and enjoy this record. Unbelievably overlooked, this is an absolute must listen if you are a fan of ambient or IDM in general.


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Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Ramona Falls - Intuit

Brent Knopf and his band Menomena are no strangers to creating fantastic music. Their last album, the criminally underrated Friends and Foe started 2007 off on a high note. Deciding to take his ideas that the rest of the band rejected or just didn't fit, he released a solo album under the name Ramona Falls. Much in the same vein of Menomena, the songs start off deceptively simple but quickly turn into a labyrinth of sounds and textures. Piano crescendos, trumpets, thundering drums and a perfect mix of electronic and acoustic are just a fraction of the ingredients included in this incredible album.

Starting off with the subdued yet upbeat "Melectric", you quickly realize this is more accessible than anything released by Menomena. This is followed by the eerie and frantic "I Say Fever", with it's addicting hook and volatile yet catchy chorus it has quickly become the flagship of the album. With the short but sweet piano composition "Boy Ant", to the simple yet gorgeous folk song "The Darkest Day", the remainder of the album seems to unwind and relax a bit. Finishing off with the Mark Kozeleksque "Diamond Shovel", this album seems to travel an incredible distance in such a short time.

Even though at times it may seem a bit erratic, this is a fantastic release and barely missed out on my favourites of '09 list. Intuit has a bit of everything so no matter what type of music you enjoy you need to give this a shot.


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Dragon Turtle - Almanac

Dragon Turtle is a new project by Brian Lightbody and Tom Asselin of Lewis and Clarke. Released on the peculiar albeit wonderful label/collective that is La Société Expéditionnaire, it fits perfectly alongside artists such as The Black Swans, Strands of Oaks and Matt Bauer. With a central theme of nature and the beauty and brutality of it all, they blur the lines between several genres swaying back and forth between folk, post-rock and even world music.

"Casualty" starts this journey with quiet drums, a soft guitar and hushed voice that seems to be struggling to be heard, but is afraid to awaken whatever is slumbering in the distance. What starts so serene, eventually weaves into an amalgamation of sharp keys, chunky guitars and a distant piano. The album continues to gently swim back and forth with natural ambience of "Belt of Venus" to the nearly eleven minute long post-rock tinged opus that is "Hourglass".

Refusing to follow any ruleset, Almanac's rich atmosphere of natural and man-made sounds end up creating rich textures that almost become tangible. Because of this, it will most likely draw the most comparison to the The Glow Pt. 2 by the Microphones even though Almanac seems a much more focused and precise effort.



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Friday, January 8, 2010

Favourite Albums of 2009

Overall this was a fantastic year for music. It started off a bit slow with some disappointing follow-ups, but quickly picked up steam as some incredible debuts were released toward the end of the year. It was difficult to narrow it down to just ten albums, but I really think these are the releases deserving of the most praise. Let's hope 2010 is another solid year.


#10Screech Owls - Bear! Come Out!

Chalk this up as another one of my random downloads that turned into a mini-obsession. I was doing my weekly check of sordomusic and downloaded this on a whim. I expected to hate it and delete it like I usually do with random downloads, but this time I was completely blown away. I guess you could describe them as a mixture of Woods and Jonquil with a hint of Skygreen Leopards. Uplifting folk with a bit of a freaky side and an absolute joy to listen to it from beginning to end. My only complaint is it ends just far too quickly, I guess that always happens when you listen to something you enjoy so much. Listen to this album, buy this album and attend as many shows as possible. We need them to release a follow-up.

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Mountains - Choral

Simply put, this is the greatest ambient release since Marsen Jules' Herbstlaub. Together, Brendon Anderegg and Koen Holtkamp create waves of sound that ebb and flow while slowly mixing together instruments and field recordings. All of this happens so naturally and seamlessly that it feels almost natural, not man made. I know that sounded hippy as fuck but I don't care. Listen to this fucking album.



#8
Blackout Beach - Skin of Evil

Carey Mercer has finally created something all his own. Light Flows the Putrid Dawn, his first solo release as Blackout Beach is an fantastic album, unfortunately, it really doesn't sound that much different from earlier Frog Eyes releases. Of course, that isn't a bad thing, but I guess I was always expecting something... different. With his latest release Mercer was able to sound like nothing else out there right now. This album embodies Carey perfectly, and it is nothing short of astounding. That being said, 'Biloxi, In A Grove, Cleans Out His Eyes' is one of the greatest songs ever recorded.



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Balmorhea - All is Wild, All is Silent

This band is finally gaining some well deserved publicity. This is the type of album that has a lot going on, but everything seems perfectly in place and never overwhelming. Wonderfully layered vocals along with guitars, hand claps, violin, cello, piano, banjo and double bass make you forget some of the other bigger named artists in this genre. With their next release coming in February, I know it's only a matter of time before they start getting name dropped by everyone.




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There Will Be Fireworks - There Will Be Fireworks

I was really expecting to hate this album, mostly from the comparison to The Twilight Sad and a buddy of mine making fun of their opening track. Surprising enough, I fell nearly instantly in love with it. Each song has so much atmosphere without being suffocating or overtly pretentious. They take the best parts of great post-rock and shoegaze bands and make something all their own. This album is massive.




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Ohbijou - Beacons

Just like The Acorn's Glory Hope Mountain, this Canadian folk-pop band came out of seemingly nowhere and blew me away. Insanely catchy songs with fantastic lyrics and incredible arrangements make this a definite must listen for 2009.



#4
Danny Norbury - Light in August

I posted this album back in July and it has done nothing but grow on me. This is on par with some of the finest release from the likes of Rachel's, Sylvain Chauveau, Hauschka and Max Richter. An absolute incredible record for being his first full-length release. I am anxiously waiting to see what he does next.



#3
Molina & Johnson - Molina & Johnson

To be honest, I didn't have any hope for this record. I am simply not of fan of Molina's Magnolia Electric Co. and Will Johnson hasn't been that consistent for me. I guess I was one of those pathetic Songs: Ohia fans who longed for the darker and much more dreary days. Molina displaying his soul for the world to see and absolutely crushing any positive feelings you had. Despite all of that, I decided to give this album a try and I am fucking glad I did. It's like we stepped back to early '00s and Molina is back to his old self. Johnson is the perfect partner and as they sing and croon their way through the album, you can imagine yourself sitting right next to them by the fire. It's an almost embarrassingly personal album, the type we've long missed. Please, please, please make another album like this Jason. I beg of you.




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Casiotone for the Painfully Alone - Vs. Children

Owen Ashworth had quite the daunting task of creating a follow-up to the acclaimed Etiquette. I wasn't quite sure he could capture the simplicity and infectiousness found in Etiquette. Luckily, my doubts were proven unfounded and what he ended up creating was and album that surpassed it in almost every way. One of the most infectious albums I've listened to in recent years, this album didn't leave my car's stereo for three months.



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Timber Timbre - Timber Timbre

What else really needs to be said about this incredible album? After a few years of ignoring his releases, I finally decided to give him a listen only to get completely blindsided by how talented this man truly is. It's been quite a few years since a single artist has completely dominated my listening time as thoroughly as this man has.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Evening Hymns - Spirit Guides





















Jonas Bonnetta is one of the many sorely underrated artists coming out of Canada the past few years. Along side Ohbijou, Forest City Lovers, Timber Timbre, Wooden Sky and The Acorn, they all seem to be on the cusp of something huge.

Spirit Guides is a fantastic folk album with a perfect mixture of field recordings and acoustic instrumental that rivals some of the best this genre has offered from the past few years. Simply gorgeous from start to finish I've had this in my car's cd player for a week straight and it just keeps getting better. Definitely one of my favourite releases of the year, I just haven't figured out high on my list it goes yet.

Thursday, November 26, 2009

The Calm Blue Sea



The Calm Blue Sea hails from Austin, Texas and seems to have gone almost unnoticed in the ocean of fantastic music coming out of the Austin area. A comparison to their Austin post-rock brethren Explosions In The Sky is unavoidable, but they really are so much more than just another band that gets thrown into the same genre without a second thought.

Their self-titled debut is a gapless forty-six minutes of serenity and chaos. Each track moves seamlessly into the next and creates an overall dynamic that makes it nearly impossible to listen to just a single track. An absolute behemoth of a debut record and I'm not sure how I missed out on this one.

On their latest album Siegfried: An Original Score, they attempt to create a score for the 1924 film, Die Nibelungen: Siegfried. I really didn't know what to expect from this project. It seemed rather pretentious and I wasn't very excited about the prospect of listening to it. After listening to to the opening track my fears were put to rest. This album seems so much more focused and precise in every way. They've used a multitude of new sounds and instruments and created just an outstanding record. Lush with pianos and strings that they incorporate perfectly with their original sound, this album is massive and on the verge of being overwhelming. I hope to any god that will hear me that these guys get to score an actual film because I expect it to be nothing short of incredible.



Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Brian Harnetty & Bonnie "Prince" Billy - Silent City





The past few years Will Oldham has released quite a few allbums, none of which were very memorable to me. Long gone were his vulnerable crackling voice and sorrowful lyrics in exchange for a much more polished and upbeat sound. I guess I miss the old Will and was hoping he'd release something that would remind me of his earlier works. Thankfully, with the help of Brian Harnetty, that Will we have grown to miss is back.

Harnetty crafts a wonderful soundscape of natural ambient sounds, field recordings and historic records to craft a haunting and wonderful world in which Oldham's fragile vocals mix perfectly with. I am slowly working my way through Brian's other recordings and loving every second of it.

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Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Haruko - Wild Geese





Haruko is German singer/songwriter Susanne Stanglow. With ten simple yet gorgeous tracks she created one of the finest folk albums of 2009. I would compare her to the likes of Lotte Kestern, Alela Diane and Sharon Van Etten. This is a fantastic little album and has secured a spot as one of my favourites so far this year.

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Sunday, July 26, 2009

Ganglians - Monster Head Room





This is a fun album. That is such a simple statement but it is the best way to describe this album. Imagine taking Skygreen Leopards and mixing in some Beach Boys, it would sound something like this. A psychedelic pop album that just makes you feel good from start to finish. I recommend this for fans of Wavves, Crystal Stilts and Skygreen Leopards. Warning: this album is guaranteed to make your bad mood infinitely better. Listen at your own risk.

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Saturday, July 25, 2009

Ohbijou - Beacons




Ohbijou is another fantastic Canadian band that created a wonderful orchestral/pop/folk album that is very reminiscent of The Acorn's Glory Hope Mountain. Sad and yet uplifting this album doesn't fail to make me smile. This is a must listen for fans of The Acorn, Plants and Animals and Bowerbirds.

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Thursday, July 9, 2009

The Cloud Hymn - A Seed Buried in the Ground



In a usual sleepless night of mine I was searching through countless labels and seeing if any artists grab my attention. I happened upon ambledown which has a collection of very good Wisconsin artists. The Cloud Hymn really impressed me with the few tracks I heard so I went ahead and got the album. This album is just straight forward acoustic folk with a piano and two gorgeous voices. John Nielsen creates snow covered soundscapes that just completely surround you. Like a warm blanket this album is perfect for a cold day and a cup of coffee. Wow that sounded corny as hell but I don't care. Thanks John, you got me writing like an asshole now.

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