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artist · chin chin
release · shallow dive
year · 2005
genre · lo-fi
label · deep water
catalogue · dwcd003
website · www.deep-water.net
date · 17-aug-2005
quality · alt-preset standard
source · compact disc
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01 reconcile 3.39
02 shallow dive 6.30
03 monty 2.25
04 pullover 4.00
05 bella forte 1.49
06 poke out palmer 6.05
07 keep me on edge 4.22
08 empty 3.03
09 can't walk no more 5.27
10 chinboe 4.33
11 last piano 2.14
12 mentation 6.53
playtime · 00h 51m 00s
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formed by frankie binns, theresa ætcÆ connelly and chris cousin,
chin chin began as an acoustic/folk project, and originally spent
the best part of their time playing live, but the addition of
electronics rapidly opened new horizons for the trio to explore,
resulting in an ep, 2 ft. deep ponds, released at the end of last
year on deep water. although the blend of folk and electronica
favoured by the band had got them associated with the likes of
four tet and matthew herbert, chin chinÆs music in more
straightforward and instantly accessible than that of the bandÆs
illustrious references. "shallow dive" is nevertheless an
interesting stylistic exercise and offers some beautiful moments.
although almost entirely instrumental, this album is given a
slight pop tone when connelly provides vocals on the delicate
"canÆt walk no more". the rest of the album evolves between
laidback electronic structures and detailed acoustic formations,
providing effective backdrops for subtle melodies to develop. chin
chin manage to perfectly integrate the two distinct settings,
often blurring the boundaries between real and artificial
instrumentation to better emphasise the contemplative nature of
their music.
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