As a collection of songs, Karl Blau's third album was along the same lines as his previous efforts: humble, likable, whimsical, and slightly peculiar. There wasn't as much musical eclecticism to the production and instrumentation as there was in some of his previous projects, though it retains the informal feeling characteristic of many K and Knw-Yr-Own releases coming out of Washington state. If you're a fan of Brian Wilson in his somewhat burned-out period, this might be for you, as it has a similar modest making-music-for-myself feel. Blau's not as burned out as Wilson, though; he's just content to warble bemusedly about simple pleasures and enigmas, the basic ock production flavored by some low-key orchestration suitable to the daydreaming gait of the material. As daydreaming odes go, "Shadow" is a standout, while on the yet spacier "The Dark Magical Sea," he sounds not just like he's drifting out to sea, but vanishing into outer space. It's a low-key record, but he can rock out in an understated fashion too, kind of like Kevin Ayers used to do sometimes just when he'd lulled you into an easygoing frame of mind.
Mirah- The Joyride RemixesReally interesting remixes. I don't even own the original "Joyride," but bought this on LP for the Phil Elverum remix. Stunning shit.Karl Blau- Beneath WavesCut of Choice: Into the NadaHe's an interesting musician. This record is uneven and sometimes I don't really like his voice. Still, good enough for an honorable mention.Reich: Remixed 2006-Features remixes of P...
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This album has become a huge part of my rotation. It's songs like "Into the Nada" that define what a summer song is, to me. After listening for a bit, I had a strong sudden urge for Sebadoh. I think vocally there are some similarities. So yeah, Sebadoh likeness = highest honor from me. Starting with "Crashing Waves", "Dragon Song", or "Into the Nada" wouldn't be a bad thing.
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I haven't checked out the rest of Karl Blau's album, but this song is a good drinking beer, just chillin' kinda tune. Makes me want to lay out on the lawn or head to the beach.
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Mirah- The Joyride RemixesReally interesting remixes. I don't even own the original "Joyride," but bought this on LP for the Phil Elverum remix. Stunning shit.Karl Blau- Beneath WavesCut of Choice: Into the NadaHe's an interesting musician. This record is uneven and sometimes I don't really like his voice. Still, good enough for an honorable mention.Reich: Remixed 2006-Features remixes of P...
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This album has become a huge part of my rotation. It's songs like "Into the Nada" that define what a summer song is, to me. After listening for a bit, I had a strong sudden urge for Sebadoh. I think vocally there are some similarities. So yeah, Sebadoh likeness = highest honor from me. Starting with "Crashing Waves", "Dragon Song", or "Into the Nada" wouldn't be a bad thing.
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| Title | Lyrics | Buy |
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| 1 Crashing Waves |
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| 2 My Johnny |
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| 3 Dragon Song |
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| 4 Slow Down Joe |
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| 5 Into the Nada |
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| 6 Notion |
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| 7 Ode to Ocean |
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| 8 Ode to Demons |
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| 9 Shadow |
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| 10 The Dark, Magical Sea |
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