Oskar Lindberg
Instant classic, just wished that they returned to this more guitarbased and mono-styled type of music
Favorite track: That was then, this is now.
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The first album by the group proper, Electric Old Wire Noise comprises new recordings of music from 67 moons and wedontknowhowyoufindtimeforallofuslordbutweregratefulthatyoudo, based on re-arrangements of the music for the new group.
The CD is housed in a green foil-stamped card box, with a 12″ square fold-out inlay, with artwork by Consumer Revolt.
The first album by the group proper, Electric Old Wire Noise comprises new recordings of music from 67 moons and wedontknowhowyoufindtimeforallofuslordbutweregratefulthatyoudo, based on re-arrangements of the music for the new group.
The CD is housed in a green foil-stamped card box, with a 12″ square fold-out inlay, with artwork by Consumer Revolt.
Reviews
* * * *[Decoy Music]
“The Monroe Transfer’s music is big and bold, confident and complex; it relies little on repetition and quiet-loud-quiet dynamics, and is all the more stirring for its reluctance to adhere to tried-and-tested formulas” [Drowned in Sound]
“ALBUM OF THE WEEK. The Monroe Transfer may have seemingly come out of nowhere, but with their debut release have crafted a post-rock classic that sets them among the ranks of the best in the genre. There’s an epic quality here which utilises a delicate Orchestral aesthetic – imagine if Max Richter was to collaborate with Mogwai – a handpicked mixture of mindblowing string compositions coupled with experimental guitar and percussion so precise it may as well be compared to the Battles – yes it’s that good. A Huge recommendation.” [Boomkat Online]
“their music is intense, slow-building, hypnotic, even mesmerising in its effect, its relative simplicity a vital part of its appeal: there are no showy solos, no instrumental pyrotechnics of any sort; every contribution is at the service of the overall group sound, which is an utterly beguiling mix of plangent strings, flickering guitars, electronic noise and forcefully tasteful drums building to uplifting climaxes” [Vortex album reviews]
credits
released January 1, 2005
Kat Hudson – viola
Seiriol Davies – ‘cello
Pete Withey – electric guitar
Jim Wilton – electric guitar
Nick Gill – electric guitar, ukulele, glockenspiel, samples
Dave O’Brien – double bass
Ed Howard – drums
Recorded by Ed at ADP Studios, East Sussex; produced & mixed by Ed, with some help from Nick.
This is pretty damned good; a completely different take on that long, atmospheric feel to ours, but still rammed full of ideas and good stuff. The Monroe Transfer
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I remember staying jaw-dropping for a minute or two after listening to "Meet Us Where The Night Ends" in the first place... OMG..Reminds me of the best Sigur Ros, but way better. Unbelievable MONO sergpot
These four works from composer Victoria Wijeratne have the broad sweep of post-rock and the gentle ache of Romantic music. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 19, 2023