Aitu

Melodyguild | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 10, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Projekt Records
• ASIN: B0017R5TR4
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #429,009 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Review

After the rupture that ended Love Spirals Downwards, singer Suzanne Perry seemed to disappear while Ryan Lum formed the new incarnation of the band as Lovespirals. So the return of Perry fronting a new band in 2002 was a surprising delight, and following on from the occasional compilation appearance over the years, on 2008's Aitu, the four-song debut of Melodyguild, it's clear her sweetly reflective pipes haven't deserted her at all. If she sounds a touch quieter in the mix, this could be the influence of the full band lineup; while not noticeably louder than Love Spirals Downwards was, the sense of a rock band performance is a subtle but clear change from the duo setup of the past. As a result, hearing the band kick into full towards the end of "Panamint" is an enjoyably dramatic touch, though to be fair the band is exploring a variant of a style Perry had long explored rather than trying something distinctly new, at least to start with. So there's cascading guitar shimmers, a moody bass undertow and a general sense of wistful Cocteau Twins-into-Cure-style indie pop atmospherics at work -- one could easily imagine the band appearing on the bill with the Autumns, and they probably have. It's all enjoyable, though, and moments like the Slowdive-style guitar break on "Flicker" from Matt Gleason shows that it's not just simply Perry and company but its own full band at work. -Ned Raggett --AllMusic.com

Product Description

Suzanne Perry - the vocalist for Love Spirals Downwards - returns with her first new collection of work in almost a decade. Fronting the driving shoegazer / dream-pop quartet Melodyguild, her always fluid and enchanting vocals take on new power and depth. A must for lovers of Tearwave, Mira, Slowdive, My Bloody Valentine, Autumn s Grey Solace and of course, Love Spirals Downwards.

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Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a beautiful gem..., August 6, 2008

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Jennifer M. Griggs "dj.ste.mairet" (your midwestern spooky club) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Aitu (Audio CD)

One of the selling points of Melodyguild's EP Aitu is that it showcases Suzanne Perry's luminous vocals. But what also needs to be brought to the forefront is a four-song release of well-structured, interesting songs with just enough noise for the shoegaze fanatics, and just enough ether for the dream to keep anyone floating.

I'll admit that, as a fan of Love Spirals Downwards, I have been missing this voice creating new music. Now that it's here, I can't stop listening to it, and only wish that this EP lasted a the length of a long play. It's gorgeous, never self-important, and the perfect addition amongst the nu-gaze and dreampop revival.

Fans of LSD, Mira, Slowdive, or simply really enjoyable songs and clear-as-glass, smooth-as-velvet vocals will definitely enjoy!

5.0 out of 5 stars Melodyguild Aitu, September 4, 2011

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Juliet Mike Tango - See all my reviews

This review is from: Aitu (Audio CD)

As a slowdive fan, I happened to listen to "Flicker" while on a Pandora radio station. Suzanne Perry's voice caught my ear. This is a great album I just wish it was longer. Style is very shoegaze with dramatic slow guitar rifts and wondering vocals.