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Kristo Rodzevski: The Rabbit and the Fallen Sycamore
ByBecause this is what Rodzevski specializes in: pop songs composed retrograde, populated with ill-behaved chords strummed garage-style behind abstract lyrics...and that is just the opener, "Polyester Suit." "Out of Key" redefines punk-blues with a Weimar Berlin edge with hints of R.E.M. and Nirvana. Rodzevski accomplishes this sound by stirring in jazz elements provided by tenor saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, trombonist Brian Drye, and guitarist Mary Halvorson. "The gray area between nostalgia and expectation" pretty well describes the environment of the songs contained on The Rabbit, coming full circle as Rodzevski completes his impressive trilogy.
Track Listing
Polyester Suit; Bucharest, 1913; Your Name; Madadayo; Octopus; Meet Me Online; Out of Key; Wire; Varanasi; The Rabbit and the Fallen Sycamore.
Personnel
Kristo Rodzevski: vocals, guitar; Mary Halvorson: guitar; Kris David: piano; Ingrid Laubrock; tenor saxophone; Brian Drye: trombone; Michael Blanco: bass; Tomas Fujiwara: drums.
Album information
Title: The Rabbit and the Fallen Sycamore | Year Released: 2018 | Record Label: Self Produced
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