Wednesday, May 20, 2009

REVIEW: Menomena - Posh Isolation/Tung Track

7.5 out of 10

5 years have passed since Menomena's spectacular debut "I Am The Fun Blame Monster", but that didn't stop them from releasing two more tracks that "just didn't make the cut" on a limited 7".

Track 1 "Posh Isolation" is without a doubt one of the most chill Menomena tracks recorded. A simple, but catchy "Cure-esque" guitar melody is looped and sustained over quiet & melodic humming/chanting accompanied by a somewhat "Trip-Hop" beat. Track 2 "Tung Track" starts off with a bizarre sample and a simple piano sample going down the scale which slips into a catchy lil' bass line and some what tribal drumming that is actually quite soothing. The vocals are more present on "Tung Track" than on "Posh Isolation", rather than sampled hums they go for the straight forward approach, which is breezy singing. Pretty catchy tracks actually, both pretty laid back, and great for any Menomena fan wanting to hear everything they do.

I can hear why these wouldn't fit on "I Am The..", but I am more than happy to own these two tracks, as they are now two of my favorite Menomena tracks of all time.

Standout Tracks: ummm, Both.

1 comment:

  1. I love this band!

    Check out Brent Knopf's Ramona Falls and send a friend request if your on the spaces (he's on facebook also) Barsuk is releasing his new album entitled "Intuit". Two tracks are up, I'm really excited about this one. It's sure to have a long guest list of collaborators.

    http://www.myspace.com/ramonafalls

    Also check out Faux-Hoax (pronounced "Folks"), They just released a new single on polyvinyl and it's awesome. This collaboration with some of Portland's finest features Dave Allen, John Askew, and Danny Seim of Menomena among others. This isn't really NEW new but the 7" is so you should order it....it's like $5 on amazon I think.

    http://www.faux-hoax.com/

    Of course there is also Danny Seim's ongoing project Lackthereof; over a decade long. Indie rocks tallest drummer also has a tall back catalog of 9 (plus?) albums.....but check out "Your Anchor" also on Barsuk.

    http://www.myspace.com/lllackthereof

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