19.11.09

Six Organs of Admittance- Dark Noontides


Dark Noontides

I heard this in the basement of a party I was at the other night, and was drawn in by it. The only Six Organs of Admittance album I hadn't heard, and it's really good. It's almost similar to Devendra Banhart freak-folkiness with what sound like sitars and ambient noise/drone bits.

'Six Organs of Admittance took a huge step forward with Dark Noontide -- the second full-length from the essentially one-man acoustic project -- without completely abandoning the sound of its predecessor. While still operating within a tradition that includes such blues/raga guitarists as John Fahey and Sandy Bull, Dark Noontide brings vocals to a more prominent position on songs like "Spirits Abandoned" and "This Hand." Connecting these more song-oriented outings are perfectly paced drones and ambient field recordings that are enjoyable on their own merits. Working within a very limited framework -- essentially solo guitar and four-track manipulations -- Six Organs is able to explore a surprising variety of moods and textures on Dark Noontide.'
-allmusic

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