classic albums, atsonicpark edition # 19: cerberus shoal - mr. boy dog

atsonicpark · 01.24.2008, 03:48 PM

CERBERUS SHOAL "MR. BOY DOG"
2003, Temporary Residence Limited

DISC ONE:
1. Round Valley
2. Nataraja
3. Camel Bell
4. Stumblin' Block
5. Tongue Drongue
6. Vuka

DISC TWO:
1. Unmarked Boxes
2. Telikos Two
3. Untitled 1
4. Nod
5. Untitled 2
6. An Egypt That Does Not Exist

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This is a startling achievement on two discs (that could easily fit onto one disc, actually) of one of the best bands ever. Take any of your post-rock or "New Weird America" bands and throw them out the window: This is the real deal. Actually, the press release for this pretty much sums it up: "A monumental accomplishment spanning two discs, Mr. Boy Dog is the flawless synthesis of the many sides of this indescribable six-piece from Portland, ME. This epic album further blurs the lines between avant rock, jazz, ambient, Middle Eastern and Russian folk, and Gamelan-inspired counterpoint. And it does so with seemingly effortless ease. Recorded over a two-year period, the album marks a noticeable departure in sound and color, while maintaining their trademark textures and attention to detail. From the opening explosive bursts of Coltrane-inspired free jazz on "Round Valley" to the Can-style rock hooks of "Stumblin' Block" and on through the tidal noisescapes of "An Egypt That Does Not Exist," you are held breathless from start to finish. Thankfully the band is considerate enough to let you come up for air between discs."

Very true. Anyway, I urge you all to listen to this. A classic!

Everyneurotic · 01.24.2008, 06:10 PM

this is an amazing band, but i haven't listened to this album.

batreleaser · 01.24.2008, 11:39 PM

ive actually never heard them. ill check them out when i decide to stop listening to the fall and captain beefheart on repeat (duno when thatll be, its gone on since yesterday morning)

atsonicpark · 07.03.2008, 01:59 AM

http://www.last.fm/music/Cerberus+Shoal

Lots of mp3's there if anyone wants to hear them...

atsonicpark · 04.18.2009, 08:04 AM

http://www.zshare.net/download/587575902cdec190/

Killedincars finally got around to uploading the amazing album "land we all believe in". Highly reccomended.

Derek · 04.18.2009, 09:35 AM

Yeah that album and this album are very beautiful music. Thank you.

01.24.2008, 03:48 PM	#1
atsonicpark invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28,843	CERBERUS SHOAL "MR. BOY DOG" 2003, Temporary Residence Limited DISC ONE: 1. Round Valley 2. Nataraja 3. Camel Bell 4. Stumblin' Block 5. Tongue Drongue 6. Vuka DISC TWO: 1. Unmarked Boxes 2. Telikos Two 3. Untitled 1 4. Nod 5. Untitled 2 6. An Egypt That Does Not Exist ... This is a startling achievement on two discs (that could easily fit onto one disc, actually) of one of the best bands ever. Take any of your post-rock or "New Weird America" bands and throw them out the window: This is the real deal. Actually, the press release for this pretty much sums it up: "A monumental accomplishment spanning two discs, Mr. Boy Dog is the flawless synthesis of the many sides of this indescribable six-piece from Portland, ME. This epic album further blurs the lines between avant rock, jazz, ambient, Middle Eastern and Russian folk, and Gamelan-inspired counterpoint. And it does so with seemingly effortless ease. Recorded over a two-year period, the album marks a noticeable departure in sound and color, while maintaining their trademark textures and attention to detail. From the opening explosive bursts of Coltrane-inspired free jazz on "Round Valley" to the Can-style rock hooks of "Stumblin' Block" and on through the tidal noisescapes of "An Egypt That Does Not Exist," you are held breathless from start to finish. Thankfully the band is considerate enough to let you come up for air between discs." Very true. Anyway, I urge you all to listen to this. A classic! __________________
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01.24.2008, 06:10 PM	#2
Everyneurotic invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mexico Posts: 15,713	this is an amazing band, but i haven't listened to this album. __________________ Richard Clayderman found alive and still bland! Repo Man has all night! Photographic evidence of Monosodic's existance! New Kiddieriot shit after all! Never too late to share fave rex from the year before! David Keenan is a douchebag! Ron Asheton missed!
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01.24.2008, 11:39 PM	#3
batreleaser invito al cielo Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 5,155	ive actually never heard them. ill check them out when i decide to stop listening to the fall and captain beefheart on repeat (duno when thatll be, its gone on since yesterday morning)
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07.03.2008, 01:59 AM	#4
atsonicpark invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28,843	http://www.last.fm/music/Cerberus+Shoal Lots of mp3's there if anyone wants to hear them... __________________
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04.18.2009, 08:04 AM	#5
atsonicpark invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28,843	http://www.zshare.net/download/587575902cdec190/ Killedincars finally got around to uploading the amazing album "land we all believe in". Highly reccomended. __________________
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04.18.2009, 09:35 AM	#6
Derek invito al cielo Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,095	Yeah that album and this album are very beautiful music. Thank you.
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