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| 1. Tongues Of Fire |
| 2. Ghosts |
| 3. Django's Caravan |
| 4. Shifting Sands |
| 5. Same Sky, Different Planet |
| 6. Goldbricking |
| 7. Stepping On Shadows |
| 8. Empty Chair |
| 9. Butlin's Lederhosen Fancy |
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There can’t be many bands who can lay claim to have cornered the market in cinematic roots funk, but Angel Brothers can. Their first new album in four years (previous releases include Forbidden Fruit and From Punjab to Pit Top) Angel Brothers marks a return to the roots of this highly original band, with the founding members Keith and Dave Angel working closely together on nine sparkling new compositions and recordings.
The album reflects their boyhood passion for cinema and the self-penned tracks echo with the soundscapes of fellow Yorkshireman John Barry, spaghetti western maestro Ennio Morricone and Carnivale composer Jeff Beal. Throughout, the irresistible Angel Brother’s Anglo/Asian groove is, of course, still very much present and this, combined with serious musicianship and a myriad of cultural influences are what set the Angel Brothers apart.
"Tongues of Fire" has an epic groove and guitar theme, with driving strings that pay homage to Led Zeppelin’s classic proto–world music anthem "Kashmir". "Ghosts" composition is in three movements and was created as a way of conveying the feelings of strangeness and a desire for deeper understanding after the loss of a parent. This haunting and heartfelt piece features vocals by Sandhya Sanjana and Mick Humphrey. Meanwhile, "Same Sky Different Planet" was written during a two year break from the band during which time the brother’s travelled extensively throughout India and Africa. This piece was written on a small, portable guitar and was inspired by the 'Dark Star’ concept of a parallel universe/ planet very similar to our own – but at the same time entirely different.
Keith and Dave say that making this record has been an extremely enjoyable and satisfying experience, though it was the recent death of their father which acted as a catalyst for the two brothers to start working together again. Within the past 18 months, Keith Angel also managed to produce, record and play on an array of successful roots music albums including Jon Boden’s acclaimed Songs From the Floodplain, Ella Edmunson’s debut cd and Martin Simpson’s forthcoming release, True Stories.
The new Angel Brothers' album features contributions from Jim Lockey - bass , Andy Seward (Kate Rusby)– double bass/ electric bass; Indian vocalist Sandhya Sanjana and long–time associate Mick Humphrey. Dave Formula (ex of cult post punk band, Magazine) also makes a cameo appearance on keyboards, whilst Jayne Cooper and Richard Masters add atmospheric vocals.
The album reflects their boyhood passion for cinema and the self-penned tracks echo with the soundscapes of fellow Yorkshireman John Barry, spaghetti western maestro Ennio Morricone and Carnivale composer Jeff Beal. Throughout, the irresistible Angel Brother’s Anglo/Asian groove is, of course, still very much present and this, combined with serious musicianship and a myriad of cultural influences are what set the Angel Brothers apart.
"Tongues of Fire" has an epic groove and guitar theme, with driving strings that pay homage to Led Zeppelin’s classic proto–world music anthem "Kashmir". "Ghosts" composition is in three movements and was created as a way of conveying the feelings of strangeness and a desire for deeper understanding after the loss of a parent. This haunting and heartfelt piece features vocals by Sandhya Sanjana and Mick Humphrey. Meanwhile, "Same Sky Different Planet" was written during a two year break from the band during which time the brother’s travelled extensively throughout India and Africa. This piece was written on a small, portable guitar and was inspired by the 'Dark Star’ concept of a parallel universe/ planet very similar to our own – but at the same time entirely different.
Keith and Dave say that making this record has been an extremely enjoyable and satisfying experience, though it was the recent death of their father which acted as a catalyst for the two brothers to start working together again. Within the past 18 months, Keith Angel also managed to produce, record and play on an array of successful roots music albums including Jon Boden’s acclaimed Songs From the Floodplain, Ella Edmunson’s debut cd and Martin Simpson’s forthcoming release, True Stories.
The new Angel Brothers' album features contributions from Jim Lockey - bass , Andy Seward (Kate Rusby)– double bass/ electric bass; Indian vocalist Sandhya Sanjana and long–time associate Mick Humphrey. Dave Formula (ex of cult post punk band, Magazine) also makes a cameo appearance on keyboards, whilst Jayne Cooper and Richard Masters add atmospheric vocals.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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The 3rd album from the Angel Brothers has been a long time coming; the two chaps took over a year off from music and went travelling. Even when Internet rumours started circulating about the release of a new record the date going back with February becoming March and March becoming April. Anyhoo it is here and the wait has been worth it.
`Tongues of Fire' has ambled Eastwood style straight from a 70's spaghetti western, you can almost hear the bullets in the background. `Ghosts' echoes with a Spanish feel, a wonderfully strummed acoustic and eerie keening vocal in the foreground of the mix, after nearly 2 minutes this mutates into a more classic ambient world sound. Quiet beautiful.
The highlight is the mighty `DJango's Caravan' an early mix of which was included in the excellent taster CD from Navigator Records last summer. An epic 5 minutes that will have even the dullest accountant smiling like a drunken fool. `Shifting Sand' is classic 80's pop and the only track with a vocal.
If I have a complaint regarding this wonderful new album it is that there are only 9 tracks. Nine wonderful tracks, but 50 minutes pass awfully quick when listening to this cracker. Highly recommended.
`Tongues of Fire' has ambled Eastwood style straight from a 70's spaghetti western, you can almost hear the bullets in the background. `Ghosts' echoes with a Spanish feel, a wonderfully strummed acoustic and eerie keening vocal in the foreground of the mix, after nearly 2 minutes this mutates into a more classic ambient world sound. Quiet beautiful.
The highlight is the mighty `DJango's Caravan' an early mix of which was included in the excellent taster CD from Navigator Records last summer. An epic 5 minutes that will have even the dullest accountant smiling like a drunken fool. `Shifting Sand' is classic 80's pop and the only track with a vocal.
If I have a complaint regarding this wonderful new album it is that there are only 9 tracks. Nine wonderful tracks, but 50 minutes pass awfully quick when listening to this cracker. Highly recommended.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album is great, really nice relaxing music, with a bit of spice added in for good measure! I will certainly be recommending this to my friends.
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