ALBUMs

Arbouretum have not lost their folk sensibilities nor any of their raw post rock powerhouse sound on ‘Out of the Fog’

This is a band with an immense sound either when in ‘full-on’ electric mode or acoustic. There is  some tremendous guitar work on the record the only downside being when ‘The Promise’, ‘All At Once The Turning Weather’ and ‘Easter Island’ fade out, if they were the Grateful Dead, these tunes would go on for another fifteen minutes quite happily.

It’s a room filling sound, Dave Hadley’s pedal-steel guitar is a delicate highlight amongst the mix and Dave Heumann’s vocals are as gritty and haunting as ever . Apparently, the drums were tuned specifically for almost every song and analog tape was used to achieve the warmth of the sound. Played this morning in very icy conditions, I can agree with that, all encompassing warmth of sound.

Baltimore’s Arbouretum are on the rise, just like their home town Ravens and a European tour is heading our way next month.

Pete

10/11

1. The Long Night 

2. Renouncer 

3. The Promise 

4. Oceans Don't Sing 

5. World Split Open 

6. Easter Island 

7. Coming Out of the Fog 

FEBRUARY:

Wed 20 - The Prince Albert, Brighton
Thu  21 - Corsica Studios, London
Sat  23 - De Barra's, Clonakilty
Sun 24 - Whelan's, Dublin
Mon 25 - Crane Lane Theatre, Cork

Other Tour dates are HERE