Released in 2004 on Warp Records Format: LPx2
Tag: 2004
Black Ox Orkestar – Ver Tanzt? Yeah
These impassioned, and often mournful, renditions of klezmer folk songs (both traditional and original) are infused with elements of free jazz, drone, and chamber music to create something both rooted and urgently modern (Even 15 years after its release). The mostly acoustic band features violinist Jessica Moss (also of Silver Mt. Zion) and upright bassist Thierry Amar (asmz, GY!BE) in addition to singer/multi-instrumentalist Scott Levine Gilmore and Clarinetist/Guitarist Gabe Levine.
The Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band with Choir – “This is Our Punk-Rock,” Thee Rusted Satellites Gather + Sing
Released in 2004 on Constellation Records Format: LPx2
Jason Molina: Pyramid Electric Co.
Unlike Molina’s work with Songs: Ohia or Magnolia Electric Co, this sparse, weary record is void of guest musicians or overdubs, leaving his words alone with nothing but a damp bed of reverbed guitar or mournful, sustained piano chords supporting them.
