Paa Annandalii - Yen Pox [2015]

Robert Thompson is a friend that I have mentioned multiple times before. His previous projects Mohave Triangles and REALMS have been recognized as some of the best psych drone to come out of 2008-2010.
He is one half of Quartz Safari, who have released 2 tapes on Rotifer and Fadeaway, and plan on releasing a 3rd tape soon.
Paa Annandalii was birthed out of the death of Mohave Triangles, and his first release Transhumance brings back memories of feeling like I was traveling on a spaceship when I rode the late night train home.

Yen Pox was recorded in 2012, and is the first release on Robert's label Celestial Paths Ltd. 
The tape is an ultra low-fi 3rd generation recording of droning guitar and synth with an overlay of hypnotizing guitar doodles. Simplistic and patient, it is a definitive ambient piece. It doesn't demand my attention, and yet I find myself getting lost in the track without noticing.

25 copy limited edition
c30
CPL 001
dl / buy 

 

Best of 09

#13 Earth Station - Control Belief

2009 seems to be the year of cassettes rebirth. DIY noise and punk bands have been putting out limited cassette releases forever, but a new wave of drugged out beardos have made the cassette the pinnacle of this new "psychedelic/lo-fi/drone" genre. I must admit I approached this new style with extreme contempt, but lately I've changed my approach to music in general. Why hate something without attempting to understand and become familiar with it first? I picked this particular release up off Weedtemple (props to robbie), which seems to specialize in this type of music I'm talking about. Control Belief stands out to me because of it's ability to balance the lo-fi sound with quality drone. Some parts sound like they were recorded in space, and others sport an even more alien sound.

1: Side A (10:38)
2: Side B (10:38)

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