Label: A Colourful Storm – ACOLOUR031
Format: Vinyl, LP
Country: Australia
Released: 2020
Genre: Electronic
Style: Abstract, Experimental, Sound Collage
Antipodean improv unit Suburban Cracked Collective makes a very welcome return to the limelight after their truly mind-melting, privately released ‘Private Failings’ from back in Summer 19 with another bout for fellow countrymen A Colourful Storm. The brilliantly titled Swimming Amongst The Dregs doubles down on the lonesome, contemplative bouts of instrumental ruff ’n tumble as seen on their 2019 outing, keeping the mood downtrodden but not totally beat, whilst instruments remain loose, jangly / clanky without ever getting too clever for their own good. Struggling to put my finger on exactly why these six pieces stand out against the ocean of pretty forgettable wheezing basement DIY / Lo-Fi clatter, maybe the wide dynamics, deep sub-bass surges or general texture throughout, but yeah.. a great one to properly melt into. Recommended.. (Mint / New)
Tracklist
1 So Much Unlicked Air 4:49
2 Makeshift Visions 4:22
3 Where Are The Real Ones? 6:07
4 Thousand Year Old Heart 8:35
5 All Wretch, No Vomit 2:45
6 It's All Gone Sideways 4:16