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Octopus Off-Broadway

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I'm getting tired of this damn word postrock, can I just abbreviate it now? (how about a new phrase?) well most music is genre-less, but this music reeks of Tortoise (I think one member is from Aerial M). On first listen, I was very very impressed. I thought to myself how happy I was that I was not wasting time obsessing over other post-Tortoise groups like Fridge, and now I could rave about this one to all my friends. But on repeated listens, it wore thin. It's more of the same as those instruments-mimicking-samplers groups, but this is really bordering on the electronic fringe. It's futuristic, no doubt... that's the primary reason I enjoy it I must say. It hints that something beautiful is forming in our society. Something is bubbling up in the music; I bet they could be really good and fun live (if only indie people danced like the hippies and ravers do!) However, what I really enjoy now, after repeated listens, is the textures and layers of the instruments utilized to achieve some of the perspectives. Repeated piano riffs bordering on banging because they're so hidden under organs and guitars... I love microtextures, and this has it. However, if you're looking for sheer beauty, try something else like Do Make Say Think or Tarentel.

Just plain great. Temporary Residence ceases to amaze me with each release, and this is no exception.