 Brian
and Chris
"3" CD
Dielectric
Records
Genres: instrumental rock, post-rock, electronic
Dielectric Records
472 1/2 Alcatraz Ave
Oakland CA 94609
Mar 28 - Apr 3 2005 |
The Dielectric label is mostly known (by me) for their electronic and
experimental music, but on 3 Brian and Chris comes off
as more of an instrumental rock act, with elements of post-rock
embedded within. "Crossing" is my favourite track
here; it is propelled by a wonderful, ringing guitar part that feels
very urgent and momentous. A bit of this record is bland (the
lengthy "Matin," for example, can become drab at times);
sometimes it seems as if 3 is best appreciated as background
music. When used atmospherically, this disc really is quite
impressive - it makes for a perfect moodpiece, and manages to add an
elegant feel to any environment. Be it the rootsy feel in the
guitar chords of "Hey Rube" or the relaxed loungey
atmosphere of "Sakura," there's more than enough here to
please most sofa listeners. Keep an eye out. 83%
Matt Shimmer [Vitals:
6 tracks, distributed by the
label, released 2004] |
