Colin Stetson - New History Warfare Vol. 3: To See More Light (2013)

Colin Stetson is a experimental full body saxophone player. his multiple microphone solo recordings give this instrument texture, grit, rhythm, and space be a true musical experience.Everything is recorded with no overdubs with is something i didn't completely believe until i saw him live. New History Warfare Vol. 3 doesn't grab me as much as Vol. 2 but it does feel like a continuation. The guest vocals of Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) gets to be a little to much for me as his vocal melody is so similar to colins but just that bit more whiny, but if you are a big fan of the guy you'll love it. I personally prefer the tracks with him. 

New History Warfare Vol. 3: To See More Light

Tracklist

1. And In Truth

2. Hunted

3. High Above A Grey Green Sea

4. In Mirrors

5. Brute

6. Among The Sef

7. Who The Waves Are Roaring For

8. To See More Light

9. What Are They Doing In Heaven Tonight?

10. This Bed Of Shattered Bone

11. Part Of Me Apart From You

Crone - Endless Midnight (2011)

Third post in one day! Crone is the one man band of Jeff Caxide, bass player for ISIS, Red Sparrows. Endless Midnight is recorded by ISIS drummer Aaron Harris who guest appears along side Cliff Meyer (ISIS, Red Sparrows) and Aaron Turner (ISIS, Old Man Gloom, Mamiffer) who also did the artwork/layout. seems like these guys like to keep it in the family. Endless Midnight is a soundscape of droned out guitars and keys with Jeff's signature bass tone being very apparent. The whole albums swoons upwards into a crescendo somewhat similar to ISIS but is far from the metal side of things. 

Endless Midnight

Tracklist:

1. What You Dream Of

2. Ghost City

3. The Silver Hammer

4. Cellar Holes From A lifetime Ago

5. Endless Midnight

Barn Owl - Lost In The Glare (2011)

Haunting dreamscapes of illuminating psychedelic desert drone. If you are into bands such as Grails, and Earth you will totally dig this. This is the ninth release from Barn Owl who have only been together for four years which sounds totally insane to me, and haven't had the chance to go back over their past material to compare this album to but i will surly be doing just that during the week and hopefully get my lazy ass back into gear and post some more shit. Enough about me! I highly recommend Barn Owl and hope their Feedback alchemy will melt you from the inside out.

Lost In The Glare

Tracklist:

1. Pale Star

2. Turiya

3. Devotion I

4. The Darkest Night Since 1683

5. Temple Of The Winds

6. Midnight Tide

7. Light Echoes

8. Devotion II

Colin Stetson - New History Warfare Vol. 2: Judges (2011)

One man and his bass saxophone. Tracks on this album according to the liner notes have been recorded in one take with no overdubs or looping with 24 different microphone positions. beautifully organic psychedelic percussive avant-garde jazz. with guests Laurie Anderson and Shara worden. New History Warfare Vol.2: Judges possibly one of the most mind boggling releases of 2011. fucking stunning!

New History Warfare Vol.2: Judges

Tracklist:

1. Awake On Foreign Shores

2. Judges

3. The Stars In His Head (Dark Lights Remix)

4. All The Days I've Missed You (ILAIJ I)

5. From No Part Of Me Could I Summon A Voice

6. A Dream Of Water

7. Home

8. Lord I Just Can't Keep From Crying Sometimes

9. Clothed In The Skin Of The Dead

10. All The Colors Bleached To White (ILAIJ II)

11. Red Horse (Judges ll)

12. The Righteous Wrath Of An Honorable Man

13. Fear Of The Unknown And The Blazing Sun

14. In Love And In Justice

The Mount Fuji Doomjazz Corporation - Doomjazz Future Corpses! (2007)

If you are in the need of some doom/drone but dont want the backing of a wall of distorted guitars and dudes in robes, this album is for you. The Name itself is pretty much exactly what to expect, and If you are wondering what Doomjazz as a genre is? Its pretty much doom played on acoustic instruments. You will find moments of electric guitar and electronics but most of it is traditional jazz instruments under the pressure of studio delays and reverbs  This is the first of three albums from TMFDJC but they have also released music under their alias The Kilmanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble, it's pretty much the same thing but without the doom/drone aspect.

Doomjazz Future Corpses!

Tracklist:

1. One

2. Two

3. Three

4. Four

5. Five

6. Six

7. Seven