Search - Windsor for the Derby :: Difference & Repetition

Four+ stars

Noel Pratt | Washington, D.C., and better places | 06/02/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This one did it for me on second listen. Trancelike, sursurrant energies are all in place. I trust anyone (I suppose) who's worked well with M. Gira, of Swans. He and Dan Matz have collaborated on WHAT WE DID, which is more song-oriented but also atmospheric."

Excellent Trance Rock

Nathan B. Hyatt | San Francisco | 05/26/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Subtle guitar lines weave around each other while plain but honest vocals feature more prominently than before. This cd has a very medieval feel to the melodies and production; it almost sounds like the soundtrack to the Renaissance Faire, if the Ren Faire were set in the dark ages instead of "mythic high fantasy..."Songs like dirges, the repetition of notes and patterns is definitely featured, as the title suggests. This album opens up with each listen, determined to become more complex every time you hear it."

Acoustic guitar minimalism

dorveille | Redding, ca United States | 04/18/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This release will appeal to anyone who appreciates quiet guitar-driven music. Overall this is an ambient album on the verge of being minimal rock. It brings to mind Joy Division/early New Order, Labradford, Brian Eno, Stars of the Lid and Erik Satie. The music itself is very repetitive and entrancing. Highly recommended to listeners who appreciate any of the aforementioned artists/bands."