SuvomeCountry of origin:Australia Type of music generally:Ambient, ethereal ectronica Status:Most recent release, Subomu (2001) See also:Suvome's Bandcamp site Comparisons:Lino, Portishead, Paradise Motel, Massive Attack, Love Spirals Downwards, This Mortal Coil, Ruby, Garbage Covers/own material:Own General comments:LOVE it! The classical music classes that these kids had attended have served them well. To my ears, a seamless marriage of classical and rock riffs merged happily together. The songs evoke images, complex and murky just by the sheer artistry of the musicians working in harmony. (Anachro1@pacbell.net) Recommended first album:Either Recordings:
The Sunlight EmbassyRelease info:1999—Modern Recordings, PO box 1038, Glenelg South 5045, South Australia—mrcd003 Availability:Australia, or see Suvome's website for availability Ecto priority:Very HIGH. (Anachro1@pacbell.net) Group members:Tobin Lush—programming, guitar Guest artists:Jason Littler—additional programming Produced by:Tobin Lush, Jenni Lush (except 1 track: Tobin Lush, Jason Littler, Jenni Lush) Comments:Well, this was one of my favourite CDs and one of the more interesting debuts in Australia last year. Until the day I bought that CD I never even heard of them. I still don't have much info—they came out of nowhere (Adelaide, in fact) and took me completely by surprise. I love it when that happens! SubomuRelease info:2001—Modern Recordings, PO box 1038, Glenelg South 5045, South Australia—cd 04 Availability:Australia, or see Suvome's website for availability Ecto priority:Hovering between recommended and highly recommended. (11/01, neal) Group members:Tobin Lush Produced by:Tobin Lush, Mark Scruby, Jenni Lush Comments:I know the band has been eagerly waiting for comments to show up on these pages. I think their patience will be rewarded, as this album is not one I would have reviewed favorably if I stuck with my first impressions. At first glance, this is a pretty standard issue post-Portishead brand album. It's got the electronics, the samples and the airy female vocals. But it's been a real sleeper of an album for me. Each passing listen led to the discovery of treats hidden within the sonic layering. And what originally struck me as mundane and uniform now seems compelling and varied. Thanks to Ricardo and Neal for work on this entry.
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