Unknown Mortal Orchestra
V
Boomkat Product Review:
Billed as "the definitive Unknown Mortal Orchestra record", 'V' combines AOR and Hawaiian Hapa-haole music, strangling the songs with up-to-the-minute indie rock production techniques.
Inspired by Hieronymus Bosch, disco, Captain Cook, drone metal and pop, Ruban Nielson has plenty to say on his fifth UMO record. So much in fact that it's a double album that takes Nielson's unmistakable production style to its logical conclusion. If the band's combo of vintage mic/FM transmitter vocals and redlined instrumentation has helped define an era of indie rock, 'V' pushes everything the Kiwi band stands for to its limit, sculpting their songs into crumbly remnants of a soon-to-be distant aesthetic. For the moment, it's still novel and serves the band well, elevating their quirky songs in the same way a film camera might boost the emotional resonance of a set of holiday pics.
Opening track 'The Garden' is based on Bosch's 'Garden of Earthly Delights' but isn't nearly as horrific as that might sound. Nielson's vocals are squashed into a helium shriek, accompanied by Marr-like riffs and drums that'd be lo-fi except for the fact that it's obvious they've been thru numerous processes to sound so rickety. But the sound Nielson is able to approach is quite marvelous, mimicking vintage US AOR while simultaneously critiquing its excesses by leaning on distortion, saturation and compression. 'Meshuggah' is another highlight, sounding like Michael Jackson (or Michael McDonald?) dubbed to a rotting cassette tape. It's a lengthy album, but packed to the gills with purposefully grotty, perfectly manicured pleasures.
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Boomkat Product Review:
Billed as "the definitive Unknown Mortal Orchestra record", 'V' combines AOR and Hawaiian Hapa-haole music, strangling the songs with up-to-the-minute indie rock production techniques.
Inspired by Hieronymus Bosch, disco, Captain Cook, drone metal and pop, Ruban Nielson has plenty to say on his fifth UMO record. So much in fact that it's a double album that takes Nielson's unmistakable production style to its logical conclusion. If the band's combo of vintage mic/FM transmitter vocals and redlined instrumentation has helped define an era of indie rock, 'V' pushes everything the Kiwi band stands for to its limit, sculpting their songs into crumbly remnants of a soon-to-be distant aesthetic. For the moment, it's still novel and serves the band well, elevating their quirky songs in the same way a film camera might boost the emotional resonance of a set of holiday pics.
Opening track 'The Garden' is based on Bosch's 'Garden of Earthly Delights' but isn't nearly as horrific as that might sound. Nielson's vocals are squashed into a helium shriek, accompanied by Marr-like riffs and drums that'd be lo-fi except for the fact that it's obvious they've been thru numerous processes to sound so rickety. But the sound Nielson is able to approach is quite marvelous, mimicking vintage US AOR while simultaneously critiquing its excesses by leaning on distortion, saturation and compression. 'Meshuggah' is another highlight, sounding like Michael Jackson (or Michael McDonald?) dubbed to a rotting cassette tape. It's a lengthy album, but packed to the gills with purposefully grotty, perfectly manicured pleasures.
Boomkat Product Review:
Billed as "the definitive Unknown Mortal Orchestra record", 'V' combines AOR and Hawaiian Hapa-haole music, strangling the songs with up-to-the-minute indie rock production techniques.
Inspired by Hieronymus Bosch, disco, Captain Cook, drone metal and pop, Ruban Nielson has plenty to say on his fifth UMO record. So much in fact that it's a double album that takes Nielson's unmistakable production style to its logical conclusion. If the band's combo of vintage mic/FM transmitter vocals and redlined instrumentation has helped define an era of indie rock, 'V' pushes everything the Kiwi band stands for to its limit, sculpting their songs into crumbly remnants of a soon-to-be distant aesthetic. For the moment, it's still novel and serves the band well, elevating their quirky songs in the same way a film camera might boost the emotional resonance of a set of holiday pics.
Opening track 'The Garden' is based on Bosch's 'Garden of Earthly Delights' but isn't nearly as horrific as that might sound. Nielson's vocals are squashed into a helium shriek, accompanied by Marr-like riffs and drums that'd be lo-fi except for the fact that it's obvious they've been thru numerous processes to sound so rickety. But the sound Nielson is able to approach is quite marvelous, mimicking vintage US AOR while simultaneously critiquing its excesses by leaning on distortion, saturation and compression. 'Meshuggah' is another highlight, sounding like Michael Jackson (or Michael McDonald?) dubbed to a rotting cassette tape. It's a lengthy album, but packed to the gills with purposefully grotty, perfectly manicured pleasures.
Boomkat Product Review:
Billed as "the definitive Unknown Mortal Orchestra record", 'V' combines AOR and Hawaiian Hapa-haole music, strangling the songs with up-to-the-minute indie rock production techniques.
Inspired by Hieronymus Bosch, disco, Captain Cook, drone metal and pop, Ruban Nielson has plenty to say on his fifth UMO record. So much in fact that it's a double album that takes Nielson's unmistakable production style to its logical conclusion. If the band's combo of vintage mic/FM transmitter vocals and redlined instrumentation has helped define an era of indie rock, 'V' pushes everything the Kiwi band stands for to its limit, sculpting their songs into crumbly remnants of a soon-to-be distant aesthetic. For the moment, it's still novel and serves the band well, elevating their quirky songs in the same way a film camera might boost the emotional resonance of a set of holiday pics.
Opening track 'The Garden' is based on Bosch's 'Garden of Earthly Delights' but isn't nearly as horrific as that might sound. Nielson's vocals are squashed into a helium shriek, accompanied by Marr-like riffs and drums that'd be lo-fi except for the fact that it's obvious they've been thru numerous processes to sound so rickety. But the sound Nielson is able to approach is quite marvelous, mimicking vintage US AOR while simultaneously critiquing its excesses by leaning on distortion, saturation and compression. 'Meshuggah' is another highlight, sounding like Michael Jackson (or Michael McDonald?) dubbed to a rotting cassette tape. It's a lengthy album, but packed to the gills with purposefully grotty, perfectly manicured pleasures.
Limited-edition Golden Nugget coloured vinyl.
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Boomkat Product Review:
Billed as "the definitive Unknown Mortal Orchestra record", 'V' combines AOR and Hawaiian Hapa-haole music, strangling the songs with up-to-the-minute indie rock production techniques.
Inspired by Hieronymus Bosch, disco, Captain Cook, drone metal and pop, Ruban Nielson has plenty to say on his fifth UMO record. So much in fact that it's a double album that takes Nielson's unmistakable production style to its logical conclusion. If the band's combo of vintage mic/FM transmitter vocals and redlined instrumentation has helped define an era of indie rock, 'V' pushes everything the Kiwi band stands for to its limit, sculpting their songs into crumbly remnants of a soon-to-be distant aesthetic. For the moment, it's still novel and serves the band well, elevating their quirky songs in the same way a film camera might boost the emotional resonance of a set of holiday pics.
Opening track 'The Garden' is based on Bosch's 'Garden of Earthly Delights' but isn't nearly as horrific as that might sound. Nielson's vocals are squashed into a helium shriek, accompanied by Marr-like riffs and drums that'd be lo-fi except for the fact that it's obvious they've been thru numerous processes to sound so rickety. But the sound Nielson is able to approach is quite marvelous, mimicking vintage US AOR while simultaneously critiquing its excesses by leaning on distortion, saturation and compression. 'Meshuggah' is another highlight, sounding like Michael Jackson (or Michael McDonald?) dubbed to a rotting cassette tape. It's a lengthy album, but packed to the gills with purposefully grotty, perfectly manicured pleasures.
Black vinyl 2LP.
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This item is to the best of our knowledge available to us from the supplier and should ship to you within the time-frame indicated. If there are any unforeseen issues with availability we will notify you immediately
Boomkat Product Review:
Billed as "the definitive Unknown Mortal Orchestra record", 'V' combines AOR and Hawaiian Hapa-haole music, strangling the songs with up-to-the-minute indie rock production techniques.
Inspired by Hieronymus Bosch, disco, Captain Cook, drone metal and pop, Ruban Nielson has plenty to say on his fifth UMO record. So much in fact that it's a double album that takes Nielson's unmistakable production style to its logical conclusion. If the band's combo of vintage mic/FM transmitter vocals and redlined instrumentation has helped define an era of indie rock, 'V' pushes everything the Kiwi band stands for to its limit, sculpting their songs into crumbly remnants of a soon-to-be distant aesthetic. For the moment, it's still novel and serves the band well, elevating their quirky songs in the same way a film camera might boost the emotional resonance of a set of holiday pics.
Opening track 'The Garden' is based on Bosch's 'Garden of Earthly Delights' but isn't nearly as horrific as that might sound. Nielson's vocals are squashed into a helium shriek, accompanied by Marr-like riffs and drums that'd be lo-fi except for the fact that it's obvious they've been thru numerous processes to sound so rickety. But the sound Nielson is able to approach is quite marvelous, mimicking vintage US AOR while simultaneously critiquing its excesses by leaning on distortion, saturation and compression. 'Meshuggah' is another highlight, sounding like Michael Jackson (or Michael McDonald?) dubbed to a rotting cassette tape. It's a lengthy album, but packed to the gills with purposefully grotty, perfectly manicured pleasures.
Available To Order (Estimated Shipping between 7-14 Working Days)
This item is to the best of our knowledge available to us from the supplier and should ship to you within the time-frame indicated. If there are any unforeseen issues with availability we will notify you immediately
Boomkat Product Review:
Billed as "the definitive Unknown Mortal Orchestra record", 'V' combines AOR and Hawaiian Hapa-haole music, strangling the songs with up-to-the-minute indie rock production techniques.
Inspired by Hieronymus Bosch, disco, Captain Cook, drone metal and pop, Ruban Nielson has plenty to say on his fifth UMO record. So much in fact that it's a double album that takes Nielson's unmistakable production style to its logical conclusion. If the band's combo of vintage mic/FM transmitter vocals and redlined instrumentation has helped define an era of indie rock, 'V' pushes everything the Kiwi band stands for to its limit, sculpting their songs into crumbly remnants of a soon-to-be distant aesthetic. For the moment, it's still novel and serves the band well, elevating their quirky songs in the same way a film camera might boost the emotional resonance of a set of holiday pics.
Opening track 'The Garden' is based on Bosch's 'Garden of Earthly Delights' but isn't nearly as horrific as that might sound. Nielson's vocals are squashed into a helium shriek, accompanied by Marr-like riffs and drums that'd be lo-fi except for the fact that it's obvious they've been thru numerous processes to sound so rickety. But the sound Nielson is able to approach is quite marvelous, mimicking vintage US AOR while simultaneously critiquing its excesses by leaning on distortion, saturation and compression. 'Meshuggah' is another highlight, sounding like Michael Jackson (or Michael McDonald?) dubbed to a rotting cassette tape. It's a lengthy album, but packed to the gills with purposefully grotty, perfectly manicured pleasures.
Available To Order (Estimated Shipping between 7-14 Working Days)
This item is to the best of our knowledge available to us from the supplier and should ship to you within the time-frame indicated. If there are any unforeseen issues with availability we will notify you immediately
Boomkat Product Review:
Billed as "the definitive Unknown Mortal Orchestra record", 'V' combines AOR and Hawaiian Hapa-haole music, strangling the songs with up-to-the-minute indie rock production techniques.
Inspired by Hieronymus Bosch, disco, Captain Cook, drone metal and pop, Ruban Nielson has plenty to say on his fifth UMO record. So much in fact that it's a double album that takes Nielson's unmistakable production style to its logical conclusion. If the band's combo of vintage mic/FM transmitter vocals and redlined instrumentation has helped define an era of indie rock, 'V' pushes everything the Kiwi band stands for to its limit, sculpting their songs into crumbly remnants of a soon-to-be distant aesthetic. For the moment, it's still novel and serves the band well, elevating their quirky songs in the same way a film camera might boost the emotional resonance of a set of holiday pics.
Opening track 'The Garden' is based on Bosch's 'Garden of Earthly Delights' but isn't nearly as horrific as that might sound. Nielson's vocals are squashed into a helium shriek, accompanied by Marr-like riffs and drums that'd be lo-fi except for the fact that it's obvious they've been thru numerous processes to sound so rickety. But the sound Nielson is able to approach is quite marvelous, mimicking vintage US AOR while simultaneously critiquing its excesses by leaning on distortion, saturation and compression. 'Meshuggah' is another highlight, sounding like Michael Jackson (or Michael McDonald?) dubbed to a rotting cassette tape. It's a lengthy album, but packed to the gills with purposefully grotty, perfectly manicured pleasures.
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