The Atlantic ManorSlow Drugs And Other Sorrows
Self-Released [2009]
Fire Drills Review:
With Slow Drugs And Other Sorrows, The Atlantic Manor quietly have released their 10th album of slow and propulsive noise folk that is eager for you to tune in. This record has an undercurrent of energy that is always on the edge of erupting with several intense instrumentals along side climbing tracks like the over seven minute "The Fire In The Sky". Slow Drugs And Other Sorrows finds The Atlantic Manor really zeroing in on what they do best, which is to isolate R. Sell's vocals, while never losing focus on instrumentation. The songs are also full of surprises like how the twelve minute and mostly instrumental "Bad News For The New Scene" can hold your attention with perfectly placed piano or the revved up electric two minute untitled closing track. Clearly if you are looking for a band still swimming under the radar that is worth checking out then look no further then Florida's Atlantic Manor - you also better hurry because I am sure album number 11 is on its way!
Key Track: "Truant Heart"
Band With Similar Fire: Magnolia Electric Co.
The Atlantic Manor: On The Wrong Side Of A Saturday Night [Fire Note Review 10/7/08]
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-Reviewed by Christopher Anthony
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