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Autumn's Grey Solace
Ablaze
Projekt Records
Posted: Thursday, July 10, 2008
By: Trubie Turner
By: Trubie Turner
A stunningly beautiful shoegazer masterpiece that is sure to leave the listener in awe.
The new masters of shoegazer have returned with what is an absolutely essential album for any fan of this gothic subgenre. Proudly boasting that no keyboards or synthesizers were used in the creation of the album, instrument master Scott Ferrell weaves a lush and dreamy sonic tapestry that absorbs the listener into a world of beauty and warmth with a touch of sadness and melancholy. Magnificently poetic lyrics are perfectly delivered by the sorrowful and soulful voice of Erin Welton only adding to the great emotional effect of the album.
From start to finish, Ablaze is a dazzling work of musicianship that makes it hard to pick out highlights. Tracks like "Tusk" and "Eternal Light" most brilliantly show off the vocal ability of Welton, while "Sea of Honesty" and "A Rhythm that Writhes" show the musical range of Autumn's Grey Solace as they spread their wings a little and incorporate elements outside of their shoegazer roots. The only marginally rough spot on the album comes with the track "Fluttermoth." Though overall just as wonderfully composed and moody as the rest of the album, the track's chorus is mildly jarring due to the vocals, which are a bit too high pitched amid the suddenly increased tempo. However, this is a very small blemish that only stands out due to the perfection that surrounds it.
Ablaze is almost the stuff of legend, and is an absolute must buy album. Autumn's Grey Solace have constructed a true benchmark album that easily ranks amongst the absolute finest shoegazer releases. This is the sort of album that affects the listener with every note and every sorrowful word can be felt deep down in the heart. Ablaze is a touching, vibrant, warm, and passionate album that everyone should own.
From start to finish, Ablaze is a dazzling work of musicianship that makes it hard to pick out highlights. Tracks like "Tusk" and "Eternal Light" most brilliantly show off the vocal ability of Welton, while "Sea of Honesty" and "A Rhythm that Writhes" show the musical range of Autumn's Grey Solace as they spread their wings a little and incorporate elements outside of their shoegazer roots. The only marginally rough spot on the album comes with the track "Fluttermoth." Though overall just as wonderfully composed and moody as the rest of the album, the track's chorus is mildly jarring due to the vocals, which are a bit too high pitched amid the suddenly increased tempo. However, this is a very small blemish that only stands out due to the perfection that surrounds it.
Ablaze is almost the stuff of legend, and is an absolute must buy album. Autumn's Grey Solace have constructed a true benchmark album that easily ranks amongst the absolute finest shoegazer releases. This is the sort of album that affects the listener with every note and every sorrowful word can be felt deep down in the heart. Ablaze is a touching, vibrant, warm, and passionate album that everyone should own.
