Reviews of Bitemarks EP
ENGENDERED FROM DIVINE BREATH REVIEWS BITEMARKS EP
The Goner, a five-piece collective from Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, has released 3 albums (Halartrallar; Hind Hand; Haven) in the recent years. Bitemarks is the first EP seen the sunlight by them. Psychedelia, improvisation, gothic/noir, drone and the approach of minimalism are here to be blended into a organic universe via folk music algorithms. Again, neofolk/dark folk, the output of traditionally sounding folk, and some psychedelic milieus are around here to come finishing it off in the joint area and to stand at each one`s side. The middle age, past and today will be wrapped in one restricted conception. The violin parts – which are played as a collaboration act by Emma Wahlgren, and much praised by the band itself -, organ passages getting more massive step by step, clearly articulated guitar chords, and the last two minutes at Oakmulgee Creek, the ending track, are filled in by the found sounds/natural sounds. To get a example of the relatives hereof, I cant`t go around without to mention Espers and Anahita (strong medieval music tendencies), Six Organs Of Admittance (epic progressive tendencies), Death In June (airy dark-sounding viscosity). Congratulations for the suggestively impressive coverprint as well.
- Kert Semm (September 1, 2010)
FOXY DIGITALIS REVIEWS BITEMARKS EP
This EP from Swedish psych-folk troup The Goner showcases their instrumental prowess. Opener “Bitemarks” is the EP’s only track with vocals, and even these sound far-off, with much more emphasis on the pounding drums and mystical sitar-like guitar. The even-numbered tracks are minute-long acoustic guitar interludes, while the remaining two tracks are longer instrumental excursions. “Lost Summer (Instrumental Version)” is most impressive, slowly building a hazy wall of sound, and then cooking up a shamanistic rhythm, and then adding some funky hand drums for the last minute or so. “Oakmulgee Creek” is another reflective Eastern-flavored jam, phasing through galloping rhythms and beautiful guitar work, and ending with two minutes of bird song.
If you haven’t heard The Goner, this free download is an excellent introduction.
- Paul Simpson (May 4, 2011)
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