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The album is a shining example of the fact that the best rock songs are those that don't go out of their way to be rock songs.
The rumors are true. There are indeed other Microphone albums outside of 'The Glow Pt.2'!
I know I'm not the first to say this is like a warm up, a prologue, ect to 'The Glow Pt.2'but its true! Hell, I'd say Phil's career. Some of his most iconic moments in Mount Eerie and The Microphones can be traced back to this album. This album is almost like his sketchbook. Some rough edges, but it really does feel like you're partaking in Phil's beautiful world.
I know I'm not the first to say this is like a warm up, a prologue, ect to 'The Glow Pt.2'but its true! Hell, I'd say Phil's career. Some of his most iconic moments in Mount Eerie and The Microphones can be traced back to this album. This album is almost like his sketchbook. Some rough edges, but it really does feel like you're partaking in Phil's beautiful world.
Phil Elverum's first masterpiece , truly extraordinary. The more I listen to him the more I am starting to think he may be my favourite artist of all time (next to Kanye West of course).
This album is a further example of the one-of-a-kind sound Phil Elverum has given to music. A divine sound none of us knew we needed, but don't want to imagine a world without it.
Favorite Tracks: the Glow, Karl Blau, Sand, the Breeze, Something, Organs
Favorite Tracks: the Glow, Karl Blau, Sand, the Breeze, Something, Organs
LasagnaZissou Review #96
And the award for the most indie folk sounding album title of all time goes to...
For real though this is a pretty good album and it's the first time The Microphones and their lead boy Phil really showed what they were made of. And as a stepping stone to their creative peak, this record can't be denied of the quality it possessed and then went on to further inspire.
And the award for the most indie folk sounding album title of all time goes to...
For real though this is a pretty good album and it's the first time The Microphones and their lead boy Phil really showed what they were made of. And as a stepping stone to their creative peak, this record can't be denied of the quality it possessed and then went on to further inspire.
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Track List
- the Pull
- Ice
- Sand
- the Glow
- Karl Blau
- Drums
- the Gleam
- the Breeze
- (Something)
- Between Your Ear and the Other Ear
- Organs
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