Tauhid Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 http://editionsmego.com/release/eMEGO+150 "'Just to Feel Anything', the new album by Emeralds, surpasses all expectations, just as its predecessor, 'Does It Look Like I’m Here', did in 2010. This expertly recorded new album sees the band deliver plenty of their distinctive aesthetic for old fans to enjoy while offering a new range of fresh, exciting ideas for newcomers. 'Before Your Eyes' begins the record with a steady build-up, which bleeds into humid layers of synthesizer pads and warm guitar. The track sets the tone perfectly for 'Adrenochrome', a fast-paced excursion into new territory for the band. The calm after the storm appears in the form of 'Through & Through', with its contemplative strokes and heart-wrenching atmospherics. 'Everything Is Inverted' is an energetic rush of monolithic guitar leads, pulsing drum machine, and driving sequences. Still, it's on the second half of 'Just to Feel Anything', a triptych of tracks, where Emeralds adroitly demonstrate why they are a cut above their contemporaries. 'The Loser Keeps America Clean' kicks off the b-side by diving into the deepest fathoms of their experimental oeuvre. As the final bursts of static dissipate we are led into the opening chords of the eponymous 'Just to Feel Anything' a new zenith in Emeralds' repertoire. The album closer, 'Search For Me in the Wasteland' sees mounting layers of brightly strummed guitar chords blossom into a storm of color and expertly crafted textures-- a truly majestic end to an immense album. With 'Just to Feel Anything', Emeralds shine a laser-sharp light into the future, while preserving their uniquely intelligent historical perspective. The long-awaited next chapter in the Emeralds discography is finally here, emerging as a sophisticated progression in both sound and structure." Yeahhhh, it's about time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splesh Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Excited for this, these guys rarely disappoint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhonny Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 awesome! so good on record and so good live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apriorion Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Sweet! Best news all morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kichiguy Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Nice! Mego is on fire right now. New Fennesz, Russell Haswell, Mark Fell, Kevin Drumm, BJ Nilsen & Stilluppsteypa as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logakght Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 neat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khov Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 yeah, what a year for mego with earlier releases in 2012 (merzbow/fennoberg/ktl/oren ambarchi + sublabels madness), cant wait to taste that new emeralds lp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Npoess Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I really liked Steve Hauschildt's solo album. Haven't really got into Emeralds yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tauhid Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 What Emeralds have you heard? I wouldn't bother with anything that was released before Solar Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khov Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 well, Does it looks like i'm here is my favorite one but "Allegory of Allergies" is an ambient beast, (download the "edited" vinyl version, its shorter but better than the one on cassette), a killer records. & i'm not exactly a newbie (& pretty difficult to please) regarding ambient/drone music. http://youtu.be/uC04p8qtbb4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kichiguy Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kichiguy Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Well definitely not the album I was expecting but I can still dig parts of it. Way too short though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergeantk Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 awesome love these guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kichiguy Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4utI2CrAg8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaini Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 great news, loved the last one even if they do feel a bit like a tangerine dream covers band at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhonny Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 woah this is excellent. On that Adrenochrome track at about 4 mins when the guitar comes in it's just Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Green Kingdom Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Liking this one, definitely going to pick it up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaini Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 this album is extremely pleasant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batch Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 wow, digging the progression Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan C Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 What Emeralds have you heard? I wouldn't bother with anything that was released before Solar Bridge. Wrong. <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bitroast Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Album is bearing some resemblance to steve hauschildt's solo album tragedy and geometry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaini Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 agreed, definitely hearing elements of the steve hauschildt solo thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khov Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 That one is perhaps not as strong as the previous one, but its still a fantastic record, one of my favorite of 2012. Kinda surprised about the reviews it got. That mix of beatboxes, lush synths & guitar hero madness works beautifully. Very dynamic & trully recommanded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhonny Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Yeah I'm surprised by the mixed reviews as well. Really enjoy it and an interesting progression for the band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tauhid Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 Mark McGuire is no longer a member of the group apparently: https://twitter.com/stevehauschildt/status/286878496100343808 https://twitter.com/stevehauschildt/status/286878508473528321 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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