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The Glow Vol.2

Microphones Audio CD
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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Product details

  • Audio CD (31 July 2006)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: K
  • ASIN: B00005NB2Q
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 334,909 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. Something 2
2. You'll Be In The Air
3. I Want To Be Cold

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The Microphones are a one-man band in which Phil Elvrum makes soft, psychedelic nylon-stringed guitar jangle sound both humble and heroic. The Glow, Pt 2, his fifth release, is his most cohesive yet. All the musical elements gel with concept (in this case, fire) and breathe with the sort of spooky, misty clarity that arguably can only be captured in an intimate, non-digital production. The solitary quality of the Microphones could be compared to that of Bright Eyes, Syd Barrett and Graeme Jefferies on Messages for the Cakekitchen. On the soothing opener, "I Want Wind to Blow," Elvrum's plaintive whisper-singing might lull you into a dream--but the bloodcurdling commando-style distortion of the second and title track will shake your senses. The Glow, Pt 2 is like a giant ocean liner on which the songs and all their disparate elements--stark solace with violent, beautiful, otherworldly weirdness lurking beneath--control the ebb and flow of your emotional response.--Cyndi Elliott

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars like nothing i've heard before 13 Oct 2005
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
the first time i listerned to this album i was confused....it sounded out of time and nothing really made any sense to me, there were no chorus's and the music just seemed all over the place, it sat on my shelf for a good 6 months before i gave it another try, a year on and i've not stopped listening, its so amazing, this guy either has no clue about music or he's clicked onto a hidden formula, don't ask me how this sounds as good as it does??
After you've listened to it a few times you'll understand, try listening to the glow pt 2 with headphones, a whole new expierience, if your after something a little different get this album, if you happy with the mainstream stuff that pollutes the airwaves dont bother you'll probably hate it....
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars sheer genius 15 Aug 2003
By vincent
Format:Audio CD
Let me start by saying this: Phil Elvrum, the main man behind Microphones has his own rules when it comes to recording music. Songs may start very silently and almost shy before they explode with incredible bursts of noise. Songs may start at the end and end right in the middle, acoustic guitars swimming from left to right and back again, sometimes in key, sometimes not. Phil may sing, but also shout or cry or do whatever, it doesn't matter because it always goes straight to your heart and sends shivers through your body.
This is music as you have never ever heard before. They say it's from Anacortes, WA in the USA, but i'm not sure. It could also be from a completely different solarsystem.
Do yourself a favour and get this album.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars awe-inspiring 10 Nov 2004
Format:Audio CD
it is quite hard to put into words just how great this album really is. I have had it for a few years now and yet can still listen to it like i bought it yesterday. the production is so good that thee are hidden treasures that lurk deep in the mix that only repeat listenings will uncover. It is hard to pick out exemplary songs however 'i want wind to blow' shows the massive range on this album starting with gentle strumming then singing the stopping only to restart and burst (this is the only word to describe the transition!) in to the title track. Also 'Map' is perhaps the best example of what people can do with a recording desk if put to it and there are also lovely songs to melt the heart like 'i'll be in the air' It is hard to recomend other albums that sound like this to get you interested as it is such a distinct style so just take abit of a plunge and find that this is the most rewarding £10 you are ever likly to spend on music. I have am still yet to hear another album as good as this!
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