Jun 02
- To Wake From A Deep, Deep Sleep
- Horses Never Know The Odds
- Jazz Hands
- Slow Suicide
- Car Crashers
- Our Hope Is Limitless
- In Girlish Curiosity
- A Heart Worth Breaking
- False Memories
- Slender Wrists
- Survive To See Tomorrow
Arrivals & Departures is the first full-length release from Seattle’s Miniature Airlines, following up a string of short EPs that have trickled out since 2005. While the stylistic seeds of this album have been present in previous releases, the LP format finds them taking root and springing forth in new and exciting ways. The frenetic drum editing contrasted with direct, emotionally rich songwriting gives these instrumental tracks a lively, memorable presence upon first listen. The subtle synth textures and melodic development keep them engaging as you get to know them. This is music for heartbreak, nostalgia, hope, awe, and maybe even a little bit of dancing in between.
June 14th, 2011 at 3:58 am
I’ve been listening to this a lot lately. The arrangements are really nice. It’s a really cool amalgamation of acoustic percussion and melodic IDM (forgive me if you’re anti that term). For me it doesn’t get any better than Jazz Hands. The synths in that track take me back to early Plaid, though you are definitely your own sound. It definitely does have that heartbreak nostalgic quality and it’s also just very soulful in general. If you’re ever in SF let me know. 8 )
June 15th, 2011 at 6:26 pm
Glad to hear you’re enjoying it! Definitely not anti-IDM…i guess it’s a controversial term, but I’ve got no problem with it. I used to live in the Bay Area, and I’d love to play some shows there eventually…we’ll see!