A little more obscure for day 2 of this feature is little known band Sun Kil Moon, though they are effectively another name under which Red House Painters singer Mark Kozelak presents himself rather than a distinct gathering of musicians. Formed a few years ago it was only with their second release, Ghosts of the Great Highway that I discovered them and was instantly drawn to the music style. Slow and haunting Kozalek’s music is pretty un-commercial, tracks often drift on for up to 10 minutes and the soothing and repetitive rhythms may bore some, but deep underneath there is an emotional core which reveals itself the more you listen. Ingrained with a sense of longing, regret and melancholy Kozalek is a reflective song-writer and his songs work as odes to people and places unknown, experiences lived and fulfilled, regrets harboured and chances missed.
This year they released their third album entitled April and it is fantastic. If anything the album is more restrained than ‘Ghosts’, a tense and fragile affair with echoes of sadness but also great beauty and peace. The album, and band for that matter, won’t be for everyone, but for something more laidback and relaxed,as well as emotionally stirring and moving I highly recommend you check Sun Kil Moon out, these songs are special, like jewels cast out to sea waiting to be discovered.
Check out one of my favourite songs from April below:
Thursday 2 October 2008
Check it out day 2: Sun Kil Moon
A little more obscure for day 2 of this feature is little known band Sun Kil Moon, though they are effectively another name under which Red House Painters singer Mark Kozelak presents himself rather than a distinct gathering of musicians. Formed a few years ago it was only with their second release, Ghosts of the Great Highway that I discovered them and was instantly drawn to the music style. Slow and haunting Kozalek’s music is pretty un-commercial, tracks often drift on for up to 10 minutes and the soothing and repetitive rhythms may bore some, but deep underneath there is an emotional core which reveals itself the more you listen. Ingrained with a sense of longing, regret and melancholy Kozalek is a reflective song-writer and his songs work as odes to people and places unknown, experiences lived and fulfilled, regrets harboured and chances missed.
This year they released their third album entitled April and it is fantastic. If anything the album is more restrained than ‘Ghosts’, a tense and fragile affair with echoes of sadness but also great beauty and peace. The album, and band for that matter, won’t be for everyone, but for something more laidback and relaxed,as well as emotionally stirring and moving I highly recommend you check Sun Kil Moon out, these songs are special, like jewels cast out to sea waiting to be discovered.
Check out one of my favourite songs from April below:
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