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5/3/2006 11:48:26 AM
reviews, reviews. twice in one day in the same place!
Is this the long tail effect that i've been hearing so much about? maybe. anyway, i thought i'd post these lovely reviews oàf angle's debut ep released back in 2003 and our second ep released late in 2004.courtesy of http://www.theblackandwhitemag.com
Angle
We'll Pick Up The Pieces Next Time EP
(2004/2005, Self Release)
Rating: 9.4
By far, Angle is the most exciting band I've heard in...forever. We'll Pick Up The Pieces Next Time gives us 8 tracks that follow the progression their stunning Silence Is Better Than Nothing debut left off. To compare the two EP's would be a waste of time, as this more recent offering slowly explores Angle's more pastoral lending, while adding minimal laptop beats and ambience to their ebbing tones and textures. "Greeneyesea" welcomes you with floating and dissonant, yet soft pastoral guitars and lightly brushed drums. The introduction is quite segue to "We're Too Young". The laptop use is kept minimal, yet when combined with their angular guitar passages and vocal phrasing, Angle becomes explosive. The dreamy atmosphere of "Sell Your Toes" is intoxicating, and reminiscent of Outside Closer-era Hood. The pastoral effects and stylings continue on "Photographic", and towards the end of the song, Angle takes their vocals to the next level by becoming ultra harmonic. The result is numbing. Why this band isn't moving mega units for some label is beyond me. I love this band. The thought of Angle never making a full-length album almost sends me into depression. Do yourself a favor and go to their web-site. Show them some love and throw them some money. What's a musical genius worth these days? For now, I'll be wearing out their 2 fine EP's...in hopes for a bright tomorrow.
Angle
Silence Is Better Than Nothing EP
(2003, Self Release)
Rating: 9.6
Angle is certainly the best unsigned band on the market right now, and if you don't believe me, then listen to the Silence Is Better Than Nothing EP. At times harkening the sheer brilliance of Cold House-era Hood, Angle combines soft vocals with drony, pastoral guitars, and glitching laptop beats. "The Virus" is a careful introduction to Angle. Slightly IDM beats culminate, then cease when the vocals make their debut, only to return to their glitching splendor as guitars tenderly drone and ache. The straightforward second track, "Sugarhorse", features some almost cLOUDDEAD-like vocals, only it isn't quite rapping or singing, yet carries a strong melody. "An Ambient Blackout" acts more like an interlude into the chilling cover of The Pixies "Debaser", complete with moody laptop noise. The only complaint is that the song is kept under the two minute mark. "I Homme Au Piano" is overtly electronic, yet conveys a soft and organic feeling that few electro-based bands can arrive at. It's as if Angle can be intense and chilled in the same breath. All 9 tracks are haunting and enticing. I fell in love on the first listen, and having played this EP over 10 times, I feel like I'm absorbed in it. Dare I use the word perfect and end with a period? Perfect. Seriously, don't put this on if you don't want your brian to go numb. I don't suggest listening to this for the first time while driving, as you might have a freak out. For fans of Hood, July Skies, Yellow 6, Piano Magic and Milosh.
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