first off, i want to apologize for my lack of posting. i am swamped between writing this mondo 90-page paper for school, ChaCha, and ExpoTV. i haven't been reading much at a steady pace, or buying new music. though i have been given a few cds here to burn and whatnot, so i will mention those eventually too.
anyways.
Jason Molina is the main dude for Magnolia Electric Co. and the former Songs:Ohia. This record is part of a two album transistion from the latter to the former. the other album is Magnolia Electric Co., which i too have already reviewed.
This is a good album to have on vinyl. You get a cd version with it. Yea! The songs are strictly acoustic/electric guitar, and piano. Just empty, barren atmosphere. Molina is a good songwriter and knows how to set a mood. You'll find songs about pyramids feeling lonely, prostitutues in Chicago, and love lost. I am reminded of Songs:Ohia's Ghost Tropic in the sense that you enjoy this record and feel a bit bummed at the same time. I recommend putting this cd in your vehicle while you're making a long drive. The music is just there, and you don't have to think about it. This is nice sometimes.
The record is just plain back, which is a bummer. An insert with the lyrics (hand written by Molina - and pretty much unreadable) comes with it.
I got this record at a Magnolia show for $10. can't beat that.
