Genre:Folk/Indie/Rock
1. Ame
2. Gennesarat (going out over 30,000 fathoms of water)*
3. Hoodwink*
4. By Number
5. Dokkoise House (with face covered)*
6. Hanasakajijii (four: a great wind, more ash)*
7. Hanasakajijii (one: an angry neighbor)
8. Inu (howling)
9. Hanasakajijii (two: floating world)
10. The Bruised Reed*
11. Yuki! Yuki! Yuki!
12. Hanasakajijii (three: the man who made dead trees bloom)
13. Cuckoo Spitting Blood
14. Kasa no Hone*
One of the most inspiring bands in the world, as far as I'm concerned. And capable of such creativity and passion. The album, as to be expected, is very clever lyrically, conceptually, and musically, using the typical folklore and literary allusions, and the strange but very tasteful experimentation instrumentally. The addition of a female voice also adds a new dynamic to the beauty and atmosphere of the cd. All in all, this is what one could expect from Anathallo. I was a little disappointed, simply in that I can't get into at least half of the songs at all. Anathallo has always been an acquired taste for me, and I have to make an effort to actually enjoy some of their songs, and unfortunately, with this record, I find myself doing that alot. Production-wise, I'm very impressed and pleased, because everything sounds great, and nothing is lost in translation, which has always been a problem with the band in the past. A good full-length, even if it just doesn't compare to their earlier material.
Notable tracks: Hoodwink, Dokkoise House (with face covered), Hanasakajijii, Kasa no Hone.
For Fans Of: Sufjan Stevens, Deathcab For Cutie, (Insert Pretentious Indie Band)
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