Essential album for any true music lover.
John Wayne | death to life lives in my kitchen and eats chicken | 06/19/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"SF59 put on one of the worst shows I've ever seen in my life, but the band that played before them was incredible. Until that moment, I had never heard of Ester Drang. After their set, I had to buy the album, and I can honestly say it was the best $ I've ever spent PERIOD. The album is a soundscape of epic proportions that will make you feel as though you could float away into oblivion. If you're a fan of My Bloody Valentine, Radiohead, or SF59's early stuff, do yourself a favor and buy this album. You'll thank me later."
One of 2003's best...
jp | 05/03/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Ester Drang may not be very popular right now, but this is one of the most solid bands to come around in quite some time. I was very impressed with this album, even more so than their previous offering. Truly great music that doesn't really sound like anyone else these days, and also offers a very positive message through those sometimes hard-to-distinguish vocals.An Oklahoma native, I haven't had the chance to "lie down in Oklahoma's plain and listen to the album," because the part of Oklahoma I live in (and that Drang hails from) is more populous than Jacksonville.Regardless, great album, good study music as well."
Gets better every listen.
Stanky Wanky | here and there | 04/22/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)
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Ambient backgrounds and delicate arrangements. It's not as if Ester Drang are extremely original, but they're awfully good at their craft; Quite a bit different & better than most I've heard this year.
I wouldn't say they're easily accessible, given their atypical structures, but for some, they'll fall nicely into the lap.
On a side note, I'll say this is a quintessential night-driving album. Preferably by yourself...You'll want no distractions while enjoying this spacious album.
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