Never heard a single Ed O'Brien solo album. This album's scope reminded me of Eno's "Before and After Science" which I have been spinning frequently lately. The vibe is then more akin to "Solid Air" by John Martyn, which is also a fantastic record. The grooves on Obrigado and Teachers groove immaculately, the ambient cuts are fantastic, and Blue Morpho is up there for best song of the year if you ask me. Just beautiful textures, endlessly explorable and ... read more
Not new, I believe.
Cameron Picton used to be part of one of the most exciting bands the scene had to offer and was an integral part of Black Midi, so when that was "iver" it was only time before the two masterminds of the band would branch out and bring their prowess into a new light.
But whereas The New Sound ditched most of the iconic Windmill Scene sound for more exotic influences and theatrics, My New Band Believe wears its roots proud. Something that doesn't work in their ... read more
Sigur Rós, a band that has quickly become my current favourite band since I saw them perform with an orchestra in a beautiful theatre building in Amsterdam, reworking one of their best albums into ambient like Brian Eno with hints of Caretaker liminality. I feel like this album was made for no one but for me.
Gave this a 40 initially because wow this is bad
Then I read some more of the lyrics and man it just gets worse and worse. TTPD was boring beyond belief. This? This is a crime.