A strong live set that is a welcome addition to my collection; plenty of meaty moments with the Hoof's forceful brand of guitar rock, which rarely disappoints. Supported this project via the band's Kickstarter to fund their Las Vegas trip – hope that adventure leads to other opportunities.
Super album full of catchy tunes and singalong lyrics – relaxed and spacious in its sound, Horsegirl have found their groove with this 'less is more' approach. The simple song structures and uncluttered production give each track a pleasant and pleasing charm.
Moody and mysterious, this intriguing album fuses slow acoustic strumming, heavier noisemaking, and unconventional soundscapes to produce something rather different. I like it!
Three nice Xmas-themed tunes that, as with last year's similar release, are musically interesting, quietly joyous, and well produced. The variation with male and female voices adds good variety and a different style/texture.
Five excellent instrumentals possessing high energy: each track generates a very positive mood with its composition and playing style, and there are plenty of stirring guitar/drum combos to enjoy. Great stuff!
Two neat tracks from Coldwave. "The Ants" is excitingly angular and at times angry, with plentiful energy; "Italia '06" is a different beast, using spoken vocals and a slower pace to tell its story – yet it still has a rush of vibrancy. Nice!
Sergeant Thunderhoof continue to release powerfully melodic music that never strays from a winning formula: driving percussion, soaring vocals, and monumental guitars. The temperament and depth of sound within each track forms a neat arc full of light and shade – very impressive.
Moody compositions that are high in atmosphere and the ambience of other worlds. I love the sense of dark mystery generated by the extremely cool retro synth sounds; these are tunes to relax with when darkness has fallen.
A dreamy, meditative collection of quiet instrumentals that are simple yet detailed, with warm sounds full of texture. Somewhat short in length, this album provides a gentle break from other 'noise'.
There's a rather vibrant quiet/loud dynamic on this release – it weaves through most tracks and is often quite vigorous, which I like a lot! The songs maturely mix grand atmospherics with reflective vocals, and there's real gravity in the messages they contain.
Sea of Stars presents a very agreeable collection of hypnotic sounds and moods; the songs have great flow and ambience, and a nice variation in their musical identity. Very slow and dreamy at times, but never dull, this album fits nicely with earlier releases.
I love Black Doldrums' hypnotic darkwave/shoegaze style – their sound is both old and new, evoking feelings of longing and regret. This excellent release should please all fans interested in gothic, alternative or drone music.
Nice EP of music containing enticing moods, droning fuzz, and melodic vocals. I'm a keen fan of The Besnard Lakes' approach to songwriting and recording; the rich soundscapes they create rarely fail to excite, as on this release.
Two attractive and very interesting tracks that didn't make the cut for 'A Coliseum Complex Museum'. Great to have these songs easily accessed via digital release – thanks!
Beats, ambience, and sharp writing and recording marks all of Tycho's releases: Infinite Health maintains his high standard, and is full of character – both cool and warm.
Bold compositions featuring powerful passages of music highlight this album – there's a lot to digest and much to admire! This band have impressed from the very beginning, and Made of Breath Only continues their fine form. Creatively satisfying.
Great variety of sound, style and performance on this fine album; each song possesses excellent flow, with plentiful moments of dramatic intensity. Some awesome power-rock moments add even further energy to the mix.
Delicate, mostly slow-moving instrumentals cut from similar cloth, Olive is a relaxing listen that weaves textural passages within bare moments of simplicity. Plenty to like here if you're keen on quiet music with a natural feel.
