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Kayo Dot Tartar Lamb II - Kraków
Review by Christie Dolendo
Kraków, the latest album by Kayo Dot Tartar Lamb II, is a mesmerizing journey through experimental soundscapes and haunting melodies. The album features a unique blend of avant-garde jazz, post-rock, and classical music, creating an otherworldly listening experience.
The album opens with "Sirius Brain Part 1," a beautiful and eerie track that sets the tone for the rest of the album. Each song on Kraków has its own distinct sound and mood, yet they all flow seamlessly together. The use of unconventional instruments, such as the hurdy-gurdy and the bass clarinet, adds to the album's mystical atmosphere.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "The Visitor," a hauntingly beautiful piece that showcases the band's incredible musicianship. The intricate guitar work and soaring vocals are breathtaking, and the song builds to a powerful crescendo that leaves a lasting impression.
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Download
Filename: kayo-dot-tartar-lamb-ii-krakw.rar- MP3 size: 45 mb
- FLAC size: 325 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Abyss Hinge 2: The Shrinking Armature | 13:25 | |
| Whisper Ineffable | 11:27 | |
| Polyimage Of Known Exits, Mvt. 3,5 | 12:18 | |
| Polyimage Of Known Exits, Mvt. 3 | 7:14 | |
| Lethe / Calonyction Girl | 15:01 | |
| The Antique | 17:48 | |
| Polyimage Of Known Exits, Mvt. 1 | 6:18 | |
| Polyimage Of Known Exits, Mvt. 2 | 11:14 | |
| Abyss Hinge 1: Sleeping Birds Singing In Roscolux | 3:33 | |
| Blue Lambency Downward | 17:05 |
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Catalog Numbers
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Formats
- 2 × CD
- Album
- Limited Edition
- Mispress
- Vinyl
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Distributed By | 8merch |
| Manufactured By | 8merch.com |
| Glass Mastered At | TAKT |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Alto Saxophone | Daniel Means (tracks: 2-1 to 2-4), Terran Olson (tracks: 2-1 to 2-4) |
| Artwork By | Kuba Sokólski |
| Design | Kuba Sokólski |
| Bass | Toby Driver |
| Vocals | Toby Driver |
| Clarinet | Jeremiah Cymerman (tracks: 2-1 to 2-4) |
| Electronics | Jeremiah Cymerman (tracks: 2-1 to 2-4) |
| Drums | Johannes Doepping |
| Guitar | Ron Varod (tracks: 1-1 to 1-6), Toby Driver (tracks: 1-1 to 1-6) |
| Keyboards | Ron Varod (tracks: 1-1 to 1-6), Toby Driver (tracks: 1-1 to 1-6) |
| Trumpet | Tim Byrnes (tracks: 1-1 to 1-6) |
| Photography By | Mateusz Kowalski |
| Recorded By | Piotr Figiel |
| Mixed By | Piotr Figiel |
| Mastered By | Piotr Figiel |
| Synth | Tim Byrnes (tracks: 2-1 to 2-4) |
| Woodwind | Terran Olson (tracks: 1-1 to 1-6) |
Notes
- Recorded live at club RE in Kraków, Poland on January 29th, 2011 as part of Kayo Dot's winter tour with Tartar Lamb II and Jeremiah Cymerman.
- CD 1 that contains Kayo Dot label reads Tartar Lamb II on label and CD 2 that contains Tartar Lamb reads Kayo Dot on label.
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (CD 1): 2100004780644 8MERCH.COM
- Matrix / Runout (CD 2): 2100004780613 8MERCH.COM
About Kayo Dot Tartar Lamb II
Name Vars
- KayoDot
Members
- Forbes Graham
- Ryan McGuire
- Sam Gutterman
- Mia Matsumiya
- Toby Driver
- Greg Massi
- Terran Olson
- Tim Byrnes
- John Carchia
- Tom Malone
- David Bodie
- kyouhei sada
- D.J. Murray
- Keith Abrams
- Daniel Means
- Léo Didkovsky
- Ron Varod
- Philip Price