Pocahaunted - "Gold Miner's Daughters"

Gold Miner's Daughters

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(A)1. Hideous (5:40)
(A)2. Sun (8:30)
(B)1. Demon (13:30)

It wouldn't be right to bury the first month of the new year without knowing we've seen a release from California's self-confessed "Olsen twins of blissed out drone”. Just over two years on from the absolutely astonishing debut tape Moccasinging, we're presented with their 26th release and it's quite simply stunning. The three tracks of wonderfully psychedelic drones act as a great canvas for the soaring tribal-esque vocal styles and the quiant stringed instruments being scarcely yet lovingly bowed. Coupling this to great effect comes the occasional percussive hit or tap or rattle accompanied by jangling guitars. And while this might, on paper, come across as something horrible or even nightmarish, I can only assure you that this is nothing short of magical. It's the score to a beautiful rainbow-laden dream of distant, far off places and times.

Two new tracks are features on the A side, while side B has a 15 minute live recording. The only downside to a tape release, of course, is the lack of storage to utilize on such a medium. And while it's a pretty addition to any collectors stack, pile, shelf or cabinet, the music itself only clocks in at a little over 26 minutes, and it leaves you wanting.



7.9/10



Information on release: Cassette released by ExBx Tapes. Limited to 200 C30 tapes.

Ben And Bruno - "100 Grim Reapers"

100 Grim Reapers

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1. Life Will Recover (1:49)
2. New Friend Song (2:55)
3. Take Hold Upon (5:44)
4. Out From Where (1:42)
5. 100 Grim Reapers (3:06)
6. Given The Attributes (4:29)
7. Casting Shadows (3:49)
8. O You Sad Life (0:59)
9. Pack Of Light Blue Birds (4:39)
10. Chant 1 (0:45)
11. To Fill The Void (4:00)
12. () (1:08)
13. Do You Mind What You See? (4:05)
14. Famous (1:40)
15. Torn And Pulled (3:37)
16. Next To Your Side (4:04)

“Ben and Bruno” is a group of songs based on one character named Ben. After losing his mother at a very young age, Ben is abducted by a religious fanatic who has been living in the apartment above the family. Ben, during his trip while fleeing from the police, falls in love with the woman who has abducted him. The story continues after the capture of his new love and he grows older…marrying, having two daughters, divorcing his wife.

Sometimes you just have to take a step back from life and lose yourself in a piece of music. If you ever feel the strongest urge to do this, then please, immerse yourself in the story behind 100 Grim Reapers. It's upsetting but in the most devastatingly beautiful way. I really want to critique this album but, in all honesty, and in full knowledge that it isn't the best record ever, I can't bring myself to do it. It's too special.

N.A./10