This Emusic exclusive EP serves as an alluring introduction to a band I look forward to getting to know better. The sound fits in well with the freak-folk/New Weird Americana movement, but Breathe Owl Breathe has a gift for crafting gorgeous melodies that makes them stand out among their peers. Even their longer songs don't outstay their welcome. Rather, the songs end about a minute or two before the listener starts to get tired of them. These eight songs could easily have been expanded into a full-length album. However, Breathe Owl Breathe are careful not to be too ambitious; a beautiful song that ends with the listener wanting more is preferable by far to one that goes on for too long. Maybe after some more experience, the band will try their hand at creating an epic. In the meantime, I can listen to Ghost Glacier twice or three times in a row to satisfy that craving.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Breathe Owl Breathe: Ghost Glacier
This Emusic exclusive EP serves as an alluring introduction to a band I look forward to getting to know better. The sound fits in well with the freak-folk/New Weird Americana movement, but Breathe Owl Breathe has a gift for crafting gorgeous melodies that makes them stand out among their peers. Even their longer songs don't outstay their welcome. Rather, the songs end about a minute or two before the listener starts to get tired of them. These eight songs could easily have been expanded into a full-length album. However, Breathe Owl Breathe are careful not to be too ambitious; a beautiful song that ends with the listener wanting more is preferable by far to one that goes on for too long. Maybe after some more experience, the band will try their hand at creating an epic. In the meantime, I can listen to Ghost Glacier twice or three times in a row to satisfy that craving.
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