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![]() | Maar Import Get a Life Records (Audio CD 2008) | $15.95 |
![]() 3.31 | 4 ratings Golevka 2005 |
![]() 4.09 | 2 ratings Maar 2008 |
Review by
Gooner
Prog Reviewer
This is for fans of Sigur Ros, Godspeed You Black Emperor!, pre-Hex BARK PSYCHOSIS, early-Piano
Magic, 4AD arrtists, Tortoise and the '90s shoegazer scene...most notably Slowdive. Fans of the Detroit
space rock scene such as Windy & Carl and Fuxa would also enjoy this. Basically, a nice fusion of the
aforementioned groups. 4 long atmospheric tracks, the shortest being 11 minutes. _Mithridate_ is a
definite highlight with some narration sampling which seems to be a commentary of some sort(haven't
quite figured it out yet, but it has kept me coming back to this track often to figure it all out). _Acheron_,
the closer is another highlight using white noise/distortion to great effect. Recommend to all post rock
fans, although I do not hear any math rock. 4 solid stars.
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Review by
Prog-jester
Collaborator
THE EVPATORIA REPORT is well-known band among Post-Rock fans (well, at least I think so!), and the
usual thing about them is eternal comparison to YNDI HALDA, JOHNNYTWENTYTHREE, THE PIRATE SHIP
QUINTET and loads of other bands who mix guitar-driven Post-Rock of EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY with
Epic strings of GY!BE.Chronologically, THE EVPATORIA REPORT (and lesser-known bands like BRIGHT RED PAPER and DETWIIJE) were the first to bring violin to the forefront, as the leading instrument. I like what I heard on 'Golevka', but I can't stop thinking of YNDI HALDA in the same time - I mean, I like YNDIES a LOT more. It's not fair to compare, but TER's stuff seems to be less interesting, epics are mostly built on one melody/chord progression, and climaxes are too predictable and even a bit boring. I like the whole idea and the very fact that each one can choose a band to his own likings (X likes YNDI HALDA, Y prefers THE EVPATORIA REPORT, etc), besides TER have released their stuff before others (there's a self- released self-titled EP from 2003 available for free download from their site, grab it while you can!)...so I feel like this review mostly spins around my personal moan 'I like it, but I heard it from YH and liked their stuff even better!' As a conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend this album to everyone, especially to PA Post-Rock lovers (more reviewing, guys!). 3.5 stars!
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