If it smells like Stereolab, I'm all ears. Belgian duo Soy Un Caballo (I am a horse, in Spanish) had their debutalbum produced by Sean O'Hagan, they use vibraphones, Fender Rhodes and Wurlitzers and have a French chanteuse (Aurélie Muller). Even Will Oldham comes by for a duet. Les Heures de Raison was released in June on the small, but sympathique Matamore-label. The understated, dreamy atmosphere reminds me of Juana Molina - like with her, it takes a while before Soy Un Caballo's songs start to grow on you. But they do.
Soy Un Caballo - La Bibliothèque
Soy Un Caballo - Passer des Jours
If you like Stereolab, then you'll love the new single by Monade. It's a collaboration with The ZIncs, covering two Kevin Ayers tracks, Girl On a Swing and Swoon. It's on seven-inch only. You might be able to get it in Concerto or Get, or if not, Roughtrade.com or www.recordstore.co.uk/duophonic.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenMonade, hm. I kinda liked their first album, but the next one sucked. When's Laetitia going to make a full French album?
BeantwoordenVerwijderenNo way, I disagree. I love the second album. And Girl on a Swing is real pretty, nice harmonies.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIf you're going to reference both Stereolab and Juana Molina, then I am going to be trying it! Thank you!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI really like these (soy un caballo, not Monade!). I think there's a Melon Galia connection? - they were pretty good too.
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