Post by eyesbleed on Aug 29, 2004 18:39:16 GMT -5
I just discovered this band called "Olivia Tremor Control".
Anybody around here who enjoys "Beatlesque" music should check out their 2nd album... "Black Foliage".
The first cd "Cubist Castle" has some cool stuff on it, but Black Foliage is a major improvement. I would say it's got more of a MMT sound to it. You'd swear George Martin was around there somewhere.
The cover of the Black Foliage album:
Here's a short descriptive review I got from half.com....
Olivia Tremor Control's debut DUSK AT CUBIST CASTLE alternated between pop-psych gems and all-out experimental weirdness, and it helped put the Elephant 6 collective on the map. The follow-up BLACK FOLIAGE ups the ante by successfully merging those two elements. Thus, we have swirling, REVOLVER-ish songcraft seamlessly meshed with all manner of musical arcana and effects. BLACK FOLIAGE is notable both for OTC's pop mastery and for the group's skill at sound manipulation.
While close vocal harmonies, quirky guitar and piano riffs, and perky rhythms abound; it's OTC's ability to incorporate unconventional sounds and atmospheres into their work that sets them apart from most of their peers. Highly textured, ambient soundscapes intermingle freely with the band's joyously left-field pop tunes, each enhancing the impact of the other.
It's a landmark of modern psychedelia and arguably the SGT. PEPPER of the Elephant 6 universe.
Album Notes
Full title: Black Foliage: Animation Music By The Olivia Tremor Control: Bill Doss, Peter Erchick, John Fernandes, Eric Harris, William Hart.Additional personnel: Kevin Barnes, Bryan Helium (vocals, acoustic guitar); Robert Schneider (vocals, guitar); Julian Koster (vocals, banjo, accordion, organ, saw); Jeff Mangum (vocals, melodica, percussion, sound effects); John D'Azzo, Laura Carter (vocals, percussion); Andrew Reiger, Robbee Cucchiaro, Jennifer Oliff, Erin Rodriguez (vocals); Eric Ledford (cello); Scott Spillane (trumpet, bugle, euphonium); Kirk Pleasant (trombone); Josh McKay (vibraphone); Kai Reidel (xylophone); Jeremy Barnes (percussion); Christopher Hart.
I give the Black Foliage cd 5 STARS.
Anybody around here who enjoys "Beatlesque" music should check out their 2nd album... "Black Foliage".
The first cd "Cubist Castle" has some cool stuff on it, but Black Foliage is a major improvement. I would say it's got more of a MMT sound to it. You'd swear George Martin was around there somewhere.
The cover of the Black Foliage album:
Here's a short descriptive review I got from half.com....
Olivia Tremor Control's debut DUSK AT CUBIST CASTLE alternated between pop-psych gems and all-out experimental weirdness, and it helped put the Elephant 6 collective on the map. The follow-up BLACK FOLIAGE ups the ante by successfully merging those two elements. Thus, we have swirling, REVOLVER-ish songcraft seamlessly meshed with all manner of musical arcana and effects. BLACK FOLIAGE is notable both for OTC's pop mastery and for the group's skill at sound manipulation.
While close vocal harmonies, quirky guitar and piano riffs, and perky rhythms abound; it's OTC's ability to incorporate unconventional sounds and atmospheres into their work that sets them apart from most of their peers. Highly textured, ambient soundscapes intermingle freely with the band's joyously left-field pop tunes, each enhancing the impact of the other.
It's a landmark of modern psychedelia and arguably the SGT. PEPPER of the Elephant 6 universe.
Album Notes
Full title: Black Foliage: Animation Music By The Olivia Tremor Control: Bill Doss, Peter Erchick, John Fernandes, Eric Harris, William Hart.Additional personnel: Kevin Barnes, Bryan Helium (vocals, acoustic guitar); Robert Schneider (vocals, guitar); Julian Koster (vocals, banjo, accordion, organ, saw); Jeff Mangum (vocals, melodica, percussion, sound effects); John D'Azzo, Laura Carter (vocals, percussion); Andrew Reiger, Robbee Cucchiaro, Jennifer Oliff, Erin Rodriguez (vocals); Eric Ledford (cello); Scott Spillane (trumpet, bugle, euphonium); Kirk Pleasant (trombone); Josh McKay (vibraphone); Kai Reidel (xylophone); Jeremy Barnes (percussion); Christopher Hart.
I give the Black Foliage cd 5 STARS.