thought somebody could tell(s) Jim & Caroline this
Boomkat album of the week
The surprise of the week comes packaged in the form of the debut album from Tells - a perfect leftfield pop album that sits somewhere between the understated introspection of Low and the kindergarten quirk of Psapp,
ALBUM OF THE WEEK!
TELLS - Hope Your Wounds Heal
Fire Records
CD // £ 9.99
This was a big surprise to us here, and has barely come off the office stereo for the past couple of weeks. The project of Caroline Ross (known for her work with Susumu Yokota) and Jim Version (who has recorded albums for Bonnie Prince Billy and Alasdair Roberts among others), `Hope All Your Wounds Heal' is a subtle blend of delicate post rock (in the vein of label mates Bark Psychosis for want of a comparison) and slowcore indie a-la Low, etched with the quasi-quirky handling of Psapp somewhere along the line. The gorgeously realised tracks are carried by Ross's addictive vocals, which are clear and unpretentious, hauntingly propelling the album and giving the tracks an emotional resonance which is hard to forget. Anyone searching for an alternative pop record with genuine emotion and a strong line in deft originality should look no further than this album, it manages to experiment successfully without ever disappearing into it's indulgence - ending up with a pure gem to warm the cockles. Highly Recommended....
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