Sunday, April 16, 2006

A Great Wind, More Ash



"With the unrefined meandering of Animal Collective, the enchanting orchestration of a gentler Frank Zappa, but with the widespread appeal of a Sufjan Stevens album, Floating World is an epic spree that captivates from beginning to end." - Bandoppler.
Floating World is of course the new album by Michigan's Anathallo and that quote pretty much sums up they're sound. The vocal harmonies and lush horns bring thoughts of Illinois into your head, while bouncing, sometimes tribal drumming and chanting make you think Animal Collective. And then it's all topped off with a singing voice somewhere between Elliott Smith or Sufjan Stevens. The whole album is an incredibly rewarding listen and I can't recommend it enough. This song has been dominating my listening on this very beautiful Easter Sunday. Have a great day guys!

[MP3]: Anathallo :: Hanasakajijii (four: a great wind, more ash)
First of all, contrary to what the song title may lead you to believe, this song isn't sung in japanese, nor does it sound japanese. Okay now that that's out of the way, this song is nothing but happiness. The song starts out with thundering drum solo that flys all around your head until a guitar comes in and sets the drums into an actual beat. The song than slows to crawl, gradually speeding up as vocals, keyboards, chimes, hand claps, four person harmonies and horns work their way into the mix.

Buy Floating World from the band's website for $12.

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