Switchblade Symphony/group, Three Calamities/album, released 6/99. I love this album, I describe it as gothic/trip hop, people who like Massive Attack "Mezzanine" will love this album. Very good recording for mainstream label, check out some real audio clips at amazon.com, two women lead singers spin a dark hypnotic web that will mesmorize you.
Album of the year?
Ok it's getting towards that time of year-be interested to see what everybody thinks and maybe get a few pointers for other purchases on CD's released this year.Here's my top 5. 1.The Great Eastern-The Delgados(chemical underground records)-melodic( but complex arrangements) indie band featuring both male and female vocalists-well recorded-Glasgow's best kept secret. 2.The Kingsbury Manx-Kingsbury Manx-(City Slang-American band who are an original slant/cut above on the usual Beach Boys/Country/pop type influences-good production. 3.Alone With Everybody-Richard Ashcroft(Virgin/Hut)-great easly-listening album from ex-Verve singer-strangely slated by UK music press-big but not totally successful production 4.Smile-The Jayhawks(American)-their most commercial album-usual strong songs/harmonies-big effective Bob Ezrin production. 5.Kid A-Radiohead(Parlophone)-decent stab at electronica mixed with their usual downbeat epicness-interesting cut and past/jarring production.