From Adam J Weitzman Sent Wed, Nov 26th 1997, 19:19
From Adam J Weitzman Sent Wed, Nov 26th 1997, 19:19
> Could someone please let me know about the "Shellglove" cd from
> ATOM HEART. I haven't heard ANY previous releases (believe
> it or not) and have a chance at buying a used copy for cheap.
I like it a lot. It's a very varied release. A full review follows my
signature (RI refers to Rather Interesting, an Atom Heart-run label on which
he's released many albums).
> How many releases have ATOM HEART put out? I don't need a
> complete discography..........................just curious.
Over 50. He's very prolific.
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Shellglove
Recent Programmings/Semaphore 1814 (Germany)
9 tracks, 67:46
1. Shell 6:53
2. Cabasa Lounge 6:23
3. Sand 6:28
4. Helicon Valley 11:41
5. Mellow Sequence 6:37
6. Plastique 4:11
7. Nature Bypass Biology 5:10
8. Marimba Suave 8:16
9. Splendour Trash 11:51
This is a determined Atom Heart release. Much of it wouldn't sound out
of place on a Black Dog record. Cacophonous rhythms, melodious
interludes, off-kilter noises, occasional ambience, this is a very
purposeful disc. While the experimentation level here is not
particularly high and the "tools" are familiar, the result is rather
admirable and likable anyways. It's a nice change of pace from the
"noodling" we've become accustomed to in some of the recent RI releases,
very precise and complex.
"Shell" is truly a kick-ass rhythm track. "Helicon Valley" is a
well-placed ambient space, very pretty. The shuffling "Mellow Sequence"
is my favorite, and it also happens to be the most RI-ish of the bunch
(along with "Marimba Suave"), mis-steppin' blippiness (plus a surprise
"traditional" instrument!). "Nautre Bypass Biology" is a droney
workout, hypnotic and sublime.
Definitely a solid entry in the AH library. Not spectacluar, but
deliberately engaging and complete.
Seven out of ten.