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Cheryl E. Leonard & Wobbly: Multiple Park

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Artist: Cheryl E. Leonard & Wobbly (@)
Title: Multiple Park
Format: 10"
Label: Gilgongo Records (@)
Rated: * * * * *
For an album that was recorded in so many varied locations (in studio improvisation and outdoors in multiple parks) Multiple Park makes for a remarkably cohesive listen. Despite the numerous self-made instruments and field recordings that in some hands might yield something more cacophonous, Cheryl E. Leonard and Wobbly (Jon Leidecker) have crafted a something significantly more chill to listen to. These compositions craft a new environment. One that is wholly different from the ones used for it's creation. Bones, stones, water, ice, shells, metals... all used to fashion new instruments created by Cheryl E. Leonard (many of which are beautifully showcased on the album sleeve). Joining these naturalistic distortions are Wobbly's electronic contributions which seamlessly integrate into the flute-like timbres of bones and chime-like qualities of melting icicles. Multiple Park is a compelling place to visit. A place that I'm still discovering and one that my cat felt immediately at home with. That's a good thing.

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