Wednesday, October 28, 2009

REVIEW: Midaircondo - Curtain Call

9.25 out of 10

A few years ago Midaircondo released their debut album "Shopping For Images" off of a little known (at the time) label named Type Records. It is my favorite album from that label as well as my favorite album of 2006, I described the album as Classical meets Jazz meets surreal ambience. It may have only been 3 years or so, but I feel like the wait for the follow up has been overwhelming/too long. Seriously, just get yourself acquainted with Midaircondo right NOW, once you have listened to these lovely ladies you will find out why it is so hard to let go.

The "bizarre/abstract" atmospheres that make Midaircondo so unique are still there. Lisa Nordström and Lisen Rylander Löve continue to seduce you with their hazy/unfeigned voices & soothing lullaby's. They do (sort of) continue where their debut album left off, but with a few changes/surprises. The "Indescribable" electronics that pulsate, blossom, and hug your brain are in top notch form and the Jazz style bass lines/piano melodies/trumpets and horns that decay and warble are just as strong. Industrial beats/clanky noises are more present, which kind of gives the album a "darker/more epic" feel. There are more vocal layers this time around, which was a great idea, Ebbot Lundberg (The Soundtrack Of Our Lives) even guest sings on a track. Although "Curtain Call" almost feels/sounds a lot like their debut, it is more tighter and more grand which would lead me to believe that their fan base will indefinitely grow bigger. This may sound like a strange pairing, but I think you might agree with me when you hear it, "Curtain Call = Bjork + Coil", if like either of those artists consider this a must own.

DO NOT PASS THIS ALBUM UP. This is the sound of silver tinged clouds painted by Dali. H-H-H-H-IGHLY R-R-R-R-ECOMMENDED.

Standout Tracks: All, but if I had to be picky Come With Me, Reports On The Horizon, Bringing Me Home, Silk Silver And Stone, Glowing Red (the drumming on this song reminds me of NIN's "Fixed" era), Stay, Revolve And Repeat (soo good)

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