If I take one album on holiday with me this year then it's this one. There's something really chilled about this album that just cries out for sitting on a sun lounger, headphones on and drink in hand - I'm thinking Pastis - it's cool, it's an acquired taste and is best enjoyed slowly, just like this album.
The husband and wife duo of Aaron Coynes and Indra Dunis have returned with a new album, 963 and it's a real corker. It's very dub-laden and bass guitar driven throughout and a droney psychedelic feel that sounds like the Doors at their stoned best. They sound like they've thrown everything into this album with hiss and reverb popping up throughout. It's as if they've had spiritual production from Augustus Pablo, the speed at which this is pitched at but for all the weight of the tunes it still retains an ethereal quality. There's a really catchy tune bubbling under on 'All the Sun That Shines' but it's difficult not to be taken aback at the sheer heaviness of it all. 'Bird of Paradise Dub Version' is just beautiful with an ominous bass line that takes all in its path.
It's not all overdub. 'Key Sparrow' has an other-worldliness to it and some exquisite organ and guitar work to boot. There is one track that is a work in progress for me - 'Summertime' is a difficult tune to get your head round at the beginning but the yawning, druggy guitar sound that kicks in makes this one of the most interesting tracks on the album. You can listen to the album in its entirety on Soundcloud but I'd recommend you get it onto your iPod ready for the holidays.
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