Efterklang: Parades - This May be the Album of the Year
By: Yaya | in: Indie, Music |(well, at least next to Sky Blue Sky, the upcoming Robert Wyatt, and the Collective’s Strawberry Jam. And - I still need to listen to Moor’s new album anyway, so…)
But - Let’s dive into the album we gathered here today for.
Efterklang - Parades
There’s no doubt that Ladies and Gentleman by Spiritualized is an amazing album, right?
(A small reminder–>)
There’s Also no doubt that Loveless by Bloody Valentine is an amazing album, right?
(Another small reminder—>)
Now, the common thing about them (besides being the masterpieces of their genre) is that Mr. Darren Allison was doing the mixing for both of them (along with the valentines, and Mr. Pierce)
And why, out of the blue, I pulled that name?
Well, it’s because these magic hands touched the new masterpiece that will be released by The Album Leaf label in two weeks. The Danish group Efterklang is releasing another beautiful Nordic result of icebergs in the streets (at least that’s how I picture the streets of Denmark. When I think about this music, that is.)
I believe it’s their fourth album, Parades is an album that your kids will learn in The School For Music Production. If there is such. This one hit me in the face. Just when I have all my radars working, I came across a track from the album in the wonderful WFMU radio.
I was sure the album was released already, but I saw it in the net, and downloaded it. coz yes, I’m a pig who can’t wait. But I do promise I’ll buy it. Seriously.
So Efterklang finished 18 months of recording and arranging for this album. We have three choirs, one strings quartet, one brass section, tapestries of sound and emotions, and everything’s about to explode in a second.
Your favourite French singer that you don’t know yet is called Dominique A (A new live album was released couple of days ago). Before his latest Masterpiece “L’Horizon”, he recorded an album with the Bulgarian symphony orchestra called “Tout Sera Comment Avant”. If you know this album, you’re about to fall in love with Parades.
(This, is one of the best teasers ever)
They both share great strings arrangement, captivating explosion of emotions and beauty, and the grandiose feeling belongs to the likes of Emerson, Lake and Palmer - just, good.
Efterklang has been working on the album since 2005, whilst during that time they did release a mini-album recorded out of stuff they wrote on the road and recorded in live shows (never heard it - am I right?) after the mini-album was released they returned to climb the big mountain with a huge stone on the shoulder. but they won the race to the top, no doubt.
This is going to be one of the best albums of the year, I guarantee. And though you don’t know me at all - trust me. I’m sorry I can’t really say much in terms of music definitions, as it’s not post something or pre whatever. It’s not a “The” band, and it’s not a Rough Trade release - so, no categorizing for you here.
But I can say that this album is just perfect, intellectual, interesting, captivating, astonishing, Thrilling, has an amazing big sound, well produced and played. Just stir and serve.
Parades will be released in two weeks. DO NOT miss it.
Posted on February 5, 2008
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