I said I would follow up the Tunng post when I got more money, and, well, that was a half truth. I’m still album-less, but I can now write a post about Good Arrows, the new album.
Based on what I’ve heard so far, it represents a genuine progression from their previous album, somehow becoming both more of an abstract soundscape, and a lot more accessible.
The song Take is a good example of that. Despite having even less of a “structure” than previous songs such as Jenny Again or Woodcat, it seems instantly recognisable, and, while it lacks some of the recognisable film samples that made the previous album such a unique proposition, it makes up for it with the intense layering of all kinds of instruments, and a true feeling of coherence throughout the whole recording that makes you feel like you just eavesdropped on something very special.
I also feel I should post another song from the second album, Woodcat. I assumed I’d posted it when it was released first time, because it is so damn good, but turns out I didn’t. Its the closest they got to a proper single, and there was even a video (of sorts) for it. Also, it needs to be listened to on headphones, because when the panning kicks in, your head ASPLODE.
This is some of the best stuff I’ve run across all year. Thanks for sharing.