Sarah got onto this band a few weeks ago and got me to cough up for some CDs from this band. Â So we got them, and I coughed and swallowed the $100 price a bit begrudgingly - not knowing what I was being asked to pay for.
However now that we have them I must admit that at least one of these CDs is a brilliant piece of creativity that I have found a real pleasure to listen to - and I've stolen the CD so I can listen to it all in the car.
Ariels is one of those upbeat CDs that has simply superb use of chords, bass and lyrics. Â It's easy to listen to but shows immense talent on the part of the authors. Â The lyrics are also quite good ("Handstand in the grass" out of "The Waters Deep" for some reason is one line that I always remember).
Lots of good reviews about this album around, but it's so....unheard of. Â I've never heard of this band before, and there must be plenty of people like me. Â These guys have done several albums before, but they weren't as much to my liking - still good but not as good. Â Ariels is their latest release in 2004.
Anyway, if you're into semi-ambient easy to listen to music that has talent and sounds good up fairly loud, get this one.
Ariels, by Bent.
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