Music Reviews
Feb 15 2012
Artist: Fires Were Shot
Title: Awakened by a Lonely Feud
Format: 2 x 12"
Label: Quiet Design (@)
Rated:



Title: Awakened by a Lonely Feud
Format: 2 x 12"
Label: Quiet Design (@)
Rated:
I had not previously heard of the Austin Texas duo. Here's how the label describes this album: 'In 'awakened by a lonely feud,' FWS carry on a time worn tradition, unraveling minimalist motives and gathering emotional richness along the way. Equal parts refinement, melody and textural grit, 'awakened' unveils breathtaking organic and ambient themes of discovery, finality, and renewal.' This is a double album set, so let's talk about the first record. This is peaceful guitar music. However, it really doesn't seem to push the envelope much. It's nice, but not what I'd call experimental. We do get some hints of this on 'Get On and Carried Out,' which features some backlooped guitar sequences, but in general I would file this under music for people who are afraid of experimental music. The second record is more what I was expecting. The soundscapes are a bit more ethereal and much more lush. Perhaps part of it comes with taking a whole side to fill out one or two compositions. 'This Shirt Makes it Rain' takes up an entire side and is a mixture of minimal instrumentation and field recordings of rainfall and water. It's kind of soothing, even if it is a bit repetitive. If you like guitar based ambience, this album is a possibility. This album weighs in at around 56 minutes according to the website.
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