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Flying Machines: New Life
ByThree tracks, "Blink," "Standing Still" and "Bullet Train" are collective improvisations or, as modestly expressed in the words on the CD's back cover, "made by the band on the fly," although they certainly don't sound like it. Beginning in semi-acoustic mode, "Kilter" is possessed of an attractive, almost folky sensibility. "Fall In" is led by Munk's electric guitar head, and although not quite as staccato as the opening track, is nevertheless, keenly attractive. The elegiac "Take Time" benefits from Conor Chaplin's subtle bass solo and the piece culminates in a crescendo of tonal colour.
It's gratifying that the London-based Flying Machines are flying again with their follow-up to 2016's debut Flying Machines. But even better, primary composer and guitarist Alex Munk has lost none of his stylish panache or visceral attack, and his compositions are as hugely appealing as ever.
Track Listing
New Life; Blink; Moondust; Prelude To Elation; Elation; Standing Still; Kilter; Fall In; Bullet Train; Take Time.
Personnel
Flying Machines
band / ensemble / orchestraAlex Munk: guitar, vocals (4,5); Matt Robinson: piano, synths, Fender Rhodes; Conor Chaplin: electric bass; Dave Hamblett: drums.
Album information
Title: New Life | Year Released: 2018 | Record Label: Ubuntu Music
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