Turn Down The Lights... It's Time For Vacabou!
Vacabou - Self-Titled
This is the type of album you’d put on if you were hosting a dinner party, wanted to “appear” hip, and not have the music obstruct the flow of conversation.
Who am I kidding? This is the type of album you’d put on for a late afternoon love-making session!
Vacabou are a Franco-Spanish electronic duo who produce trip-hoppy ambient dreamy unobtrusive ear candy in the tradition of Portishead, Goldfrapp, and Broadcast.
They are commonly compared to Bjork which I find a bit of bollocks as Pascale Saravelli sounds nothing like Bjork! Her voice IS familiar, though I can’t quite put my finger on who… think Dominique from Ivy or AnneMarie from Northern Picture Library.
Juan Feliu’s arrangements are a mixture of trip-hop beats, ambient “noisies” and hollow guitar lines that, when mixed with Saravelli’s quiet melodies, become the soundtrack to your minds’ fantasy.
Can’t ask for much more than that.
Standout tracks include:
1. Meditation Park… “Wicked Game” meets “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.”
2. Russia In White… Evokes memories of a lonely, rainy morning after a previous nights’ break-up.
3. Life As Interference… (6:17) A bit long for radio, but you can get away with fading it up around the 4:45 mark. Harmonies are reminiscent of “Ride.” Best song on the album.
6. Blue Glass Highway… This semi-acoustic song sounds like "Everything But The Girl" doing “Walking Wounded” versions of “Eden” songs. Lovely.
7. Barunka Left… Very "Kings of Convenience" inspired. Could definitely hear "Erlend" singing this one.
8. Iceland… Fans of “Broadcast” will love this. Very moody and atmospheric.
9. Angel Of Night… Reminds me a bit of something "Pulp" would have put on “This Is Hardcore.” If length doesn’t matter (heh), this song is a go.
RIYL: Broadcast, Portishead, Goldfrapp, Bows, EBTG, Sing-Sing, Northern Picture Library, Nouvelle Vague, Ivy
(Reviewed for KSCU)
This is the type of album you’d put on if you were hosting a dinner party, wanted to “appear” hip, and not have the music obstruct the flow of conversation.
Who am I kidding? This is the type of album you’d put on for a late afternoon love-making session!
Vacabou are a Franco-Spanish electronic duo who produce trip-hoppy ambient dreamy unobtrusive ear candy in the tradition of Portishead, Goldfrapp, and Broadcast.
They are commonly compared to Bjork which I find a bit of bollocks as Pascale Saravelli sounds nothing like Bjork! Her voice IS familiar, though I can’t quite put my finger on who… think Dominique from Ivy or AnneMarie from Northern Picture Library.
Juan Feliu’s arrangements are a mixture of trip-hop beats, ambient “noisies” and hollow guitar lines that, when mixed with Saravelli’s quiet melodies, become the soundtrack to your minds’ fantasy.
Can’t ask for much more than that.
Standout tracks include:
1. Meditation Park… “Wicked Game” meets “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.”
2. Russia In White… Evokes memories of a lonely, rainy morning after a previous nights’ break-up.
3. Life As Interference… (6:17) A bit long for radio, but you can get away with fading it up around the 4:45 mark. Harmonies are reminiscent of “Ride.” Best song on the album.
6. Blue Glass Highway… This semi-acoustic song sounds like "Everything But The Girl" doing “Walking Wounded” versions of “Eden” songs. Lovely.
7. Barunka Left… Very "Kings of Convenience" inspired. Could definitely hear "Erlend" singing this one.
8. Iceland… Fans of “Broadcast” will love this. Very moody and atmospheric.
9. Angel Of Night… Reminds me a bit of something "Pulp" would have put on “This Is Hardcore.” If length doesn’t matter (heh), this song is a go.
RIYL: Broadcast, Portishead, Goldfrapp, Bows, EBTG, Sing-Sing, Northern Picture Library, Nouvelle Vague, Ivy
(Reviewed for KSCU)
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