Vladislav Delay - The Four Quarters

zthrockm, Dec 12, 2005

I was a bit disappointed by Demo(n) Tracks, Delays previous release; it seemed like more of the same old Delay rehashing the same old sounds that characterized his Chain Reaction releases. Thus, upon hearing The Four Quarters, I was pleased to hear him escape from the vibrant yet cold, almost claustrophobic sound and embrace a similarly stripped-down, engaging but overall warmer sound. The Four Quarters is every bit as lush as his previous releases, but this release evokes a coziness thus far exhibited by Delay.

Highlights include the entire first track, which bounces & shambles like a pleasantly intoxicated, mellow fellow stumbling around a martini bar.

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