Search - Coastal :: Halfway to You

Slo-core at its best

sfslp | San Francisco, CA USA | 01/07/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"As an longtime unabashed Low fan I am reticent about making comparisons, but so be it. I have two solid albums to base this on (this is the follow-up to an equally beautiful debut, s/t). The male/female harmonies and slow deliberate instrumentation are reminiscent of Low--but not derivative or cheap copy. There's also a lush, dreamy flange guitar thing going on in some of the songs that is reminiscent of Robin Guthrie (Cocteau Twins). I am picky and quite willing to toss aside mediocre discs. This one has been a treasure and regular in the time I've owned it. Clearly I am not a professional reviewer or musician, but I sincerely hope this helps."

Fragile beauty

Brian M. Harris | detroit, mi usa | 10/11/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you are a fan of such bands as, the cocteau twins, slowdive, and low, then coastal is your new fav band. They weave their music as if it were a delicate tapestry. Beautiful male/female vocals float on top of organic strums of guitar and synths. Perfect music for rainy days or just relaxing with someone special, ahhhh."