 Vocokesh
"The Tenth Corner" CD
Strange
Attractors Audio House
Genres: drone rock, psych drone, ambient
Strange Attractors
PO Box 13007
Portland OR
97213-0007
May 10 - 16 2004 |
The Tenth Corner is psychedelic drone aficionado Vocokesh's
latest offering, this time released on Portland's amazing Strange
Attractors label. Despite a lengthy hiatus between releases, Vocokesh
leadman Richard Franecki has not become rusty. Though
this is a long release, it will not be considered dull at all by drone
lovers. These compositions are rich in spacey atmospherics and
psych-influenced guitar "solos." Though far from accessible, this disc differs from many other
recent Strange Attractors releases in that it uses some relatively traditional
musical structures. Even an unmelodic, spacey epic like
"Vibe #4" is given a repeated percussive rhythm and seems to
be packaged in a definite song format. "The Holy
Mountain" also straddles the line between the traditional and the
experimental, this time by way of a sparse rhythm and some tuneful
choral singing.
Overall, this is a solid drone release that relies on strong rhythm
and spacey guitar solos. Its less unusual characteristics make
it a suitable release for those seeking something to help them
ease into the genre. As a whole, The Tenth Corner is
ideal listening for both drone beginners and scene veterans.
87%
Matt Shimmer
[Vitals: 7 tracks, distributed by the
label, released
2004] |
