Detritus
Wilkommen, 2019
8/10
The UK artist Marcus Hamblett is in great company here, as Colin Stetson and Etienne Jaumet, among others, all contribute to these genre defying tunes where post-rock, classical and aberrant pop ideas are all in attendance.
‘Lost At Sea”, featuring Kate Stables on vocals, starts the listen with smooth melodies and jazz influences on the agile opener where ambience is present, and “Ghost Socks” follows with 12 minutes of experimental stabs and sound manipulation in a creative setting where looping is turned into a highly refined art.
The back half of the album is equally interesting, including the cautious and skilled delivery of “The Warren (Part 2)”, where an orchestral back drop glides alongside spirited guitar work, while “Gardner’s Basement” brings us back to electronica as a trombone and tube add much to the glitchy atmosphere.
“Vibraphone Piece” ends the listen with flutes, violins, and vocals alongside vibraphone on an adventurous and gorgeous display of gracefulness that retains a sweeping quality.
This second solo album from Hamblett once again showcases his inimitable talent and ability to incorporate jazz nods, indie-rock sensibilities and post everything ideas into one extremely captivating listen.
Travels well with: Stereolab- Sound-Dust; Aphex Twin- Syro