Search - Chris Connelly :: The Episodes

Amazing

J. Mahoney | 11/29/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"this album is a different direction for mr. connelly, but chris has never really stayed in the same "sound" for long. this album is full of complex folkish instrumentation, with deep intricate percussion made from a variety of different congas, vibes, etc. all with haunting connelly acoustic guitar/vocals/lyrics. I dunno what album "tommy atkins" was listening to, but this album is perfect for long zoned out listening sessions. Amazingly tight instrumentation that is repetitive but in a detailed, complex way. I am so thankful chris has finally gotten away from the joke of a label, Invisible Records, and moved on to an artistically respectable home, Durtro/Jnana. Hopefully chris will have a long prosperous stay at this new home..."

Continuing a tradition of excellence

Z. Schwartz | Minneapolis, MN USA | 06/12/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Each new Chris Connelly album is always a treasure. The Episode is a little rawer than the ultra-lush Night of Your Life and more filled out than the minimalistic Private Education, but instead of sounding amateurish it sounds wonderfully intimate and spontaneous.



More experimental than any of Chris's solo work since Whiplash Boychild, The Episodes feels expansive and heartfelt. This is a cd for long road trips or nights in the woods, with several songs actually recording in the forests of Wisconsin. With insistent jangly percussion, expressive organs and expressive guitars all holding up Chris's rich singing and lyrics this is going to be one of the best albums of the 2007, competing with the likes of Grinderman.



Definitely worth purchasing several copies of, so you have some to give as gifts."

Up there with "shipwreck" and "blonde exodus".

Daniel J. Mccullough | Philadelphia, PA | 01/17/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Definitely in the top five best albums Connelly has done solo. I wouldn't say it's the top; shipwreck is quite possibly unrivalled in the man's catalog. But Chris's solo work has become more challenging, and yields greater pleasure as a result. If you're looking for Ministry, go FAR elsewhere. But if you're into, say, neo-folkies like Devandra Banhart or his spiritual predecessors in Current 93, you may find a treat."