the microphones - the glow, pt. 2
"k records" 2001
It took me awhile to really get into this album. At first, I was in love with the first song but the rest seemed very dull and bland. However as the months passed, I grew more accustomed to the rest of the album. There are certain times during music listening where something just 'clicks', this happened to me with this album. I was laying in my bed falling asleep to the album and I felt myself becoming more and more enchanted by it.
An easy way to classify this album would be a lo-fi indie folk record. However a quick genre description does not summarise this truly unique record. Phil Elverum might be one of this generation's greatest songwriters; his word delivery and unique melodies are truly astounding. Anyone looking for a very atmospheric touching record should look here. Also check out other Microphones albums... they're all good!
I actually think you should buy the album but for the people suffering the credit crunch:
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and the recently reissued deluxe edition:
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