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Bury the Sound “Autumn Magnets” – Cyclic Defrost

tim — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 03:37:53 +0000

Excerpt: “Opening track ‘What Would One Become’ vividly introduces the band’s widescreen sweep… By contrast, ‘Saratoga’ comes across as more concisely focused over its comparatively short six-minute running length, introducing unmistakable hints of Pink Floyd-esque prog into the equation as cosmic-sounding drones build beneath contemplative bass figures and feathery dub-treated cymbals… ‘Gemini Unbound’ brings this EP to a close on perhaps its most cinematic-sounding note… Autumn Magnets is an extremely impressive EP from Bury The Sound that hints towards very good things ahead – at just three tracks, it’s also somewhat frustratingly short, and hopefully we’ll soon get to hear just what this intriguing Melbourne-based band are capable of over a longer release.”

Cyclic Defrost

Bury the Sound “Autumn Magnets” – The Silent Ballet

tim — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 03:39:33 +0000

Excerpt – “Autumn Magnets is a thickly textured opus… Their approach displays the hallmarks of a relaxed and dynamic group, playing at an easily variable pace and atmosphere, letting the songs find their own course, building and swelling for as long as necessary… Over the three lengthy compositions, changes in dynamics and color are admirably subtle, where other bands would be far less sensitive… Bury the Sound are an understated group, and they will creep into the consciousness of open minded listeners. For a willing individual, this is one EP that will pay off. It is unquestionably a grower. Autumn Magnets is a release that foreshadows something great. Plenty of buried potential is ready to be unearthed in these musicians.”

The Silent Ballet

Bury the Sound “Autumn Magnets” – Luna Kafe

tim — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 02:35:04 +0000

Excerpt – “I was really pleased by Bury the Sound’s self-released debut almost two years back. And, here’s more of the same, dreamy stuff… Their sound and music stretch towards cinematic landscapes. Think night time, big cities with slowly shifting city lights, half empty streets with lazy strolling night people. Think independent movies, think black and white… Autumn Magnets is a very fine EP. BTS have created a very clean and clear, rich and crisp sound, with instruments just fitting each other quite perfectly. The challenge will be (if/when) to come up with a long player with the same focus and quality.”

Luna Kafe

Bury the Sound “Autumn Magnets” – Textura

tim — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 01:01:51 +0000

Excerpt – “‘What Would One Become’ eases into view slowly with an elegant electric guitar and ride cymbal combination but soon incrementally swells in force… propelled by drummer Shannon Hayes’ fierce attack. Lush tonal and percussive textures lend the more subdued ‘Saratoga’ a dreamy and meditative vibe, though Hayes’ aggressive beatsmithing prevents the tune from getting too ponderous. Porecki’s delicate piano ruminations move to the fore on ‘Gemini Unbound’, at least until jagged guitar stabs nearly drown it out. It’s the most atmospherically varied piece of the three, with raw, explosive episodes alternating with quiet, bass-dominated passages. Based on the material here, Bury the Sound could be described as a natural first cousin to kindred outfits Run_Return and Do Make Say Think.”

Textura

Bury the Sound “Autumn Magnets” – Delusions of Adequacy

tim — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 02:47:52 +0000

Excerpt: “Bury the Sound’s combination of quiet intensity and soothing, contemplative melodies is reminiscent of Do Make Say Think and Explosions in the Sky. Drummer Shannon Hayes is brilliant, standing out on the excellent “Gemini Unbound”. “What Would One Become” is mesmerizing and reflective and awe-inspiring. Bury the Sound is remarkable on Autumn Magnets, and a band of this caliber won’t go unnoticed for long.”

Delusions of Adequacy

Bury the Sound “Autumn Magnets” – Music Emissions

tim — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 06:03:35 +0000

Excerpt – “25 minutes of cataclysmic instrumental work… Autumn Magnets is a glorious snapshot of the enormous potential of Bury the Sound. More friendly to the ear than My Bloody Valentine and perhaps quieter than Explosions in the Sky, Bury the Sound achieve a special niche in the instrumental shoegaze spectrum—one that will surely be gobbled up by music fans waiting for just such a conglomerate… This is instrumental shoegaze at its best, the kind that makes my mouth water. I beg and plead to the good people of Hidden Shoal Recordings and Bury the Sound—give me more!”

Music Emissions

Bury the Sound “Autumn Magnets” – Angry Ape

tim — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 08:10:04 +0000

Excerpt – “Autumn Magnets sees Bury the Sound operating in the stratosphere somewhere between early Mogwai and the unpredictable space rock genre and provides some wonderfully dynamic slabs of instrumental rock. Rich guitar melodies mesh with thundering bass work, while keyboard washes provide a nice psychedelic element throughout. It is all held together by some interesting percussion that recalls the more complex nature of a few post-rock artists.”

Angry Ape