Reigns - Corners And The Straights
by Benjamin Howarth
published: 15 / 1 / 2005
Label:
Jonson Family
Format: 7"
intro
"Blissful" mix of post-rock, electronica and pastoral folk.on 7" debut single from the hotly-tipped the Reigns
When I buy and listen to new records, I’m always mindful of where they place in the greater scheme. Where do I think they will finish in the end-of-year albums poll? The only time when this stops is January, when my thoughts turn to what albums I’m most looking forward to, and especially to which new bands I need to mark out as tips for the future. It is the only time when singles play as big a role in my musical outlook as albums. Some of my tips I have interviewed in past months, but the latest addition is Reigns, even though I have heard only these two tracks. Both sides of this 7” single feature blissful combinations of post-rock, electronica and pastoral folk. It’s a very mellow release, but it has enough melody hidden away to make it a thorough joy to listen to. I know absolutely nothing about them beyond that they come from somewhere in the West country, and that intrigue only adds to the appeal. An album is released at the end of this month, which I am thoroughly excited about hearing. This is a brilliant debut single.
Track Listing:-
1 Corners And The Straights2 Recurring Attic Dream
interviews |
Interview with Tim Farthing (2005) |
The Reigns is the new piano-based project of veteran of PJ Harvey's band Tim Farthing with his brother Roo . Ben Howarth speaks to Tim Farthing about the Reigns' debut album, 'We Lowered a Microphone into the Ground' |
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reviews |
The House on the Causeway (2009) |
Potentially magical pastoral post rock on third album from West country band Reigns, the project of brothers Tim and Roo Farthing, slightly marred by their decision to use spoken word on some of the tracks |
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