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This self-produced 10” is the brainchild of visual artist and vocalist Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs (who you may know from her work with the Norcal folk band the Finches) [and illustrating for L.A. RECORD a whole back—ed.] and experimental composer and sonic artist Max Foreman. Together, they explore the sonic space that hangs between Laurie Anderson and Broadcast, a space consisting mainly of a gentle blend of reverb-y, blissed-out, occasionally deadpan vocals over a pastiche of analog-sounding synths and casiotone drum patterns. Does that mean it’s got some melancholy vocals, minimalist arrangements, and cryptic lyrics? Absolutely, but each song is a triumph of selectiveness and conservatism, using a carefully assembled sonic palette to create an other-wordly, retro-futuristic landscape. “Come to Your House” wouldn’t seem out of place on Broadcast’s masterpiece Tender Buttons, and “Over Mountains” could easily serve as the B-side to Laurie Anderson’s famed “O Superman”. “In a Dream” drops Riggs’ deadpan in harmony with itself over casiotone bongos and distorted guitars; Max’s voice is in the mix too, if you listen for it. Even so, there are real songs here, with verses going into bridges and choruses and then to instrumental breaks and back to a verse. The music can seems so sparse as to give the impression of stillness; look deeper and you’ll find a lot beneath the surface.
Condition: NEW. Never played
TRACK LISTINGS
1. In a Dream 04:58
2. Stacks on Stacks 03:52
3. Come to Your House 02:51
4. Over Mountains 02:20
5. Falling 03:05
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