Artist : Linear Bells
Album : Esther
Year : 2012
Genre : Ambient
Quality : 227kbps / 44.1KHz / Joint Stereo
Source : CDR
Playtime : 1h 09m
Size : 117.8mb
Label : Twice Removed
Catalognr : TR017
Tracklist:
01. Angels 7:52
02. Baby Frequencies 15:23
03. Purple Night (Feat. Endless Melancholy) 10:42
04. Dawn Lights (Feat. Listening Mirror) 10:42
05. Song For A Cellar 13:54
06. This Is Where All Started 10:56
Releasenotes:
Esther is a superb Drone album. It is Linear Bells' greatest work to date, and
not only are the reasons manifold, but there are also a few unavoidable
shortcomings in order to achieve this grandeur: there are no synth stabs or
acidic elements in here. The classical instruments are not carved out or in the
limelight, but always accompanied by traversing synths. Esther further lacks a
more prominent use of Glitch elements. But all of these shortcomings can
undoubtedly be perceived as definite strengths as well, be it the coruscating
fragility in Angels, the total and utter euphoric euphony in Purple Night or the
final two Dark Ambient pieces. The whole album shows the growth of Teboul's
abilities. And yet, Esther is no showcase album of various styles, but depicts a
consistency that is incredibly hard to achieve once the stylistic
particularities widen. Everything Teboul and his collaborators do, they do
completely right. While the aforementioned Purple Night is my personal signature
track in regard to the Pop Ambient formula and a majestic anthem of good
vibrations and gentle insinuations overall, it is the final two Dark Ambient
tracks which blow me away, as they are truly unexpected. They are so skillfully
built and their tension so well nurtured and kindled that I am hoping for
further Dark Ambient outings by Linear Bells. Song For A Cellar and This Is
Where It All Started do not offer cheap thrills or truly medulla-emptying
creeps, but the nervousness, the implied lost situation and the perverse beauty
of highly personal apocalyptic incidents or encounters is greatly transcoded
into these two tracks. Apart from my personal taste, Esther succeeds with its
many field recordings, the aural panorama and wide sceneries it paints and, most
importantly, the different textures and patterns. I say it once more: David
Teboul is a chameleon in the metaphorical sense and able to achieve everything
within the realms of Drone. There is no particular flaw on, in, around or under
this album, not one thing I would love him to improve. Highly recommended!
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