A Sunny Day In GlasgowAshes Grammar
Mis Ojos Discos Records [2009]
Fire Note Says: Dream pop at its best!
Album Review:
At first listen, you may not know where one song begins and the other ends, but that is the real majestic quality of A Sunny Day In Glasgow's sophomore record Ashes Grammar. It is an album that is a bit of an undertaking, considering it has 22 tracks, which clock in just over an hour but never feels that long, as it slowly drifts song to song and relies on a multitude of washed vocals, amplified samples, undertone bass, soft electronics and guitar. Twin sisters Robin and Lauren Daniels also are in the spotlight, as their vocals guide each song but never pour outside the boundaries of the tracks. This is an important piece of ASDIG success because Ashes Grammar is really one long artistic mix. All the parts work together to benefit the whole and the intricate ins and outs give Ashes Grammar instant replay value. "Close Chorus" is a prime example, as the six minute song and longest on the record, moves along at a solid pace but comes to an absolute catchy ending with a back n forth chorus that makes you take notice instantly. And then there are tracks like "Nitetime Rainbows", which sounds like it has three tracks within itself, that all catch your ear for different reasons. Ashes Grammar contains so many hidden hooks that ASDIG force you to spin the record again only to discover more. It also has a perfect balance for every five minute track there is an equally short two minute track, which is just as infectious. A Sunny Day In Glasgow may not be for everyone but once you let them in your head - you won't be able to let them out!
Key Tracks: "Close Chorus", "Evil, With Evil, Against Evil", "Failure"
Bands With Similar Fire:
Dirty Projectors
M83
The Radio Dept.
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-Reviewed by Robyn Gatsby
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