a r t i s t : 230 Divisadero
t i t l e : 230 Divisadero
d a t e : 2007
l a b e l : Locust (locust97)
g e n r e : Indie
r l s. d a t e : Feb/2008
t r a c k s : 09
b i t r a t e : VBRkbps
s i z e : 60,4 MB
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The transcontinental duo 230 Divisadero make stately, finely
crafted atmospheric songs that stand outside the bounds of
contemporary musical trends. Their self released langorous
drone EP has drawn comparisons to SunnO))) and Nurse With
Wound. On their self titled full length debut, the duo of
Britain's Matt Shaw (Tex la Homa) and Monaco's Nick Grey have
honed in the wide audio brush strokes of their EP and have
produced one of the finest blends of Brian Eno inspired art
song we've heard in years. 230 Divisadero is simultaneously
refreshing and reminiscent of classic acts like Talk Talk &
New Zealand's sterling & sadly under recognized act This Kind
of Punishment.
Praise for A Vision of Lost Unity
I was reminded of some of Richard Chamberlain's hypnotic
encounters with the aboriginees in Peter Weir's The Last Wave.
There's a metalic industrial sheen to some of the middle
passages that again invoke cinematic images, this time of the
barren landscapes and factory scenes form David Lynch's
Eraserhead.üh In fact, the album often recalls that wonderful
soundtrack, particularly in its creation of unsettling scenes
of loneliness and hopelessness. Recommended to fans of ambient
snorecore, imaginary film soundtracks, Godpeed, Coil, Nurse
With Wound and the World Serpent crowd. 7/10 -- foxy digitalis
A Vision of Lost Unity is one long (28 minutes) piece of music
from 230 Divisadero, which slowly engulfs you like a rising
tide, as you lie, shipwrecked, on the rocks far from your
home. Filled with swirling synths and slow motion drones, the
music is desolate and lonely, compelled to look inwards for
the answers. - terrascope
Matching the sludgy thrum of SunnO))) with the chilling
electronics of Coil, A Vision... is awash with atmosphere. All
the listener needs do is lie back and let the waves of sound
carry them away to the 'misty soundscape' that 230 Divisadero
evoke so clearly in the minds eye. -- Scene Point Blank
A Vision of Lost Unity reminds me of Sunn 0))), Earth, Pink
Floyd, Clock DVA, and the Tear Garden. Pulsating waves of
sonic acid weave through the tapestry that was expertly mixed
with precision. Interesting and yet wildly disturbing all at
once. -- smother.net
This is good stuff that manages to surprise by combining
subtle drone characteristics with repetitious aggression. -
Broken Face
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01-How I Keep Myself Energized [10:30]
02-Hands [05:37]
03-Old Photograph [04:10]
04-Porte-a-faux [07:38]
05-Leri Achrar [04:09]
06-There Is No Such Thing As Human [04:54]
07-The Cove [07:45]
08-For Cody [03:51]
09-Untitled [00:41]
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49:15 min