For some reason this self-released, tour-only CD was marked at $7 when I went to Amoeba today in search of news items with which to stock my Amazon.com store. Considering it sells for almost ten times that on eBay, it was a pretty good deal. Nine tracks, only one of which was made available (“Virginia”, which was released by Trance Syndicate on the Stars Of The Lid/Labradford split The Kahanek Incident Volume 3, which I once owned but have since sold). The rest are out-takes and previously unreleased material. “JPRIP” has been posted on this blog before, as it is not only a stunning track but a dedication to the memory of John Peel (get it? JP RIP?). The track includes a snippet of a radio broadcast where the famous DJ lauds the band copiously. “Virginia” is another standout, a twenty-minute, slow-as-molasses epic. I don’t know whether the most apt descriptor would be “post-rock”, “ambient” or “modern classical”, but whatever you call it, it’s harrowing and beautiful. Perfect for late nights and long drives through open spaces. Recommended if you like mixing sleeping pills with wine.
Stars Of The Lid
Carte-De-Visite
MediaFire Download Link
Tracklist:
01. The Mouthchew (Part 2)
02. JPRIP
03. Requiem String Melody
04. Porch (Version #28)
05. The Kraut
06. Slight On The Childproof
07. Virginia
08. Hunting For Pops
09. The Funereal
