EnonGrass Geysers...Carbon Clouds
Touch And Go Records [2007]
Fire Note Says: Enon brings more noise and rock on 4th long-player!
Album Review:
Grass Geysers…Carbon Clouds is Enon’s first album of new material in four years and they have harnessed that penned up energy into a much more rock oriented sound. Enon’s previous albums have always been a balance of experimental noise, both soft and loud, mixed with catchy hooks that create something somewhat unique that they can call their own. Grass Geysers still retains that formula but this go around it does not feel as experimental, such as the kickoff track “Mirror On You”, which has some hand claps and foot stomping moments that is instantly likable. Toko Yasuda’s voice is unmistakable and breaths life into every moment she appears, which really drives the album while letting the scorching guitars and supporting synthesizers do their work. Enon still supplies fans with multiple styles on Grass Geysers that encourages repeat listens plus could appeal to whole new set of indie followers. Also, maybe more than on previous albums there are moments that bring back vivid memories of why we miss John Schmersal’s past band Brainiac so much with its rumbling noises and whirling guitars that maintain presence in the background. That of course is nothing but a big positive for Enon in my book and another reason to pick up Grass Geysers…Carbon Clouds tomorrow when it hits the retail shelves!
Key Tracks: "Mirror On You", "Law Of Johnny Dolittle", "Mr. Ratatatatat"
Bands With Similar Fire:
Beck
The Apples In Stereo
Les Savy Fav
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Touch And Go Records
-Reviewed by Reece Michael
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