Currently listening to  I recently discovered the group Do Make Say Think, probably after listening to clips on Amazon. I purchased You, You’re A History In Rust, an excellent CD that is highly recommended. It's mostly instrumental, using layers of sound not unlike the work of Steve Reich, only the rock version.

The second CD purchased at the same time was my first from Sufjan Stevens. I've heard good things about him and having spent some time there, I decided to start with the Michigan CD. Sufjan is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist who plays lovely, simple tunes and has a very listenable, soft voice. I also hear the influence of Reich. It feels nostalgic just putting on the CD. I have many fond memories of that time spent in the Midwest.

The last of the bunch is the latest from Explosions in the Sky. I guess they wanted to live up to the explosions part of their name with this crash and bang recording. There's a bit too much banging of symbols at what seem to be inappropriate times, as if the percussionist were told that this was his recording, let loose. I much prefer their earlier work. Most of the reviews are good, although some more reserved than others. I'll give it time and a few more listens.
posted by Bruce Wright at 9:51 PM #