by eyes cast down | Jan 28, 2011 | Album Reviews
The old truism about an artist’s first album embodying his entire life’s musical quest up to that point certainly holds for this first effort from åpne sinn (Geoff Small). Espiritista (Relaxed Machinery 0015) explores a fine range of styles, weaving a rich tapestry...
by eyes cast down | Jan 25, 2011 | Album Reviews
Jack or Jive’s Kakugo, released in 2008 by their longtime friends at Prikosnovenie, was their first release after 2006’s 3-CD box set Issin, which closed the circle of their first 18 years. That set featured a vast selection – one CD of unreleased songs...
by eyes cast down | Jan 22, 2011 | Album Reviews
Chris Russell is fond of working in his home studio during the long winter months. For Frozen, his third full-length CD (Relaxed Machinery 0003), he heeded the call of inspiration and didn’t bother to wait for the season. He channeled its harsh extremes, its muted...