Tiny Fragments_音乐专辑
Tiny Fragments
表演者: Tangled Thoughts Of Leaving
专辑类型: EP
介质: 数字
发行时间: 2008
唱片数: 1
出版者: Unsigned
专辑简介
Tiny Fragments starts with a disorienting jumble of piano, drums and bass; impressive for its virtuosity but almost impossible to get any sort of handle on. It seems, based on the scant evidence presented during this disc’s opening minute, that Tangled Thoughts of Leaving are going to spend the next four songs aurally masturbating. Slowly, however, a sense of structure begins to emerge from the chaos, and the uniqueness of this Perth quartet’s take on math/prog/spazz-metal becomes clear.
Aaron Pollard’s piano is the undoubted focal point, with his – at times – Helfgott-esque fingerwork redefining the instrument’s position in the world of metal. Where most bands would let it slip into the background during more intense moments, Pollard stands his ground.
Drummer James Hoey’s manic-yet-precise playing proves the perfect match for Pollard’s virtuosity; the two seem locked in a constant battle for supremacy, the end result of which is a finely-balanced harmony. Without wanting to disparage their contributions, bassist Luke Pollard and guitarist Andrew McDonald do end up playing second fiddle to their bandmates. Vocals are used sparingly – their singular appearance comes at the moment when ‘Tiny Fragments Part One’ drops suddenly from sludgy slo-mo. The brief segment carries with it the kind of gravitas Cult of Luna took three albums to perfect, and is all the more effective for not being one of half a dozen similar stylistic shifts.
Several years spent confining their sounds to the rehearsal room has given Tangled Thoughts of Leaving time to learn the vital skill of juggling structure, melody, virtuosity and visceral intensity without succumbing to sterility. Even the most jarring passages on Tiny Fragments display the fluidity that constantly eludes so many similarly-styled bands.
Although the epic, three-part title track takes up 18 of this EP’s 28 minutes and the equally epic ‘The Banshee’ constitutes the other 10, Tiny Fragments should not be misconstrued not an exercise in bloated prog excess; the band’s intricate arrangements, attention to detail and impeccable musicianship has ensured that there’s not a single wasted note on this disc.
曲目
Tiny Fragments EP
1. Tiny Fragments Part 1 [6:47]
2. Tiny Fragments Part 2 [2:32]
3. Tiny Fragments Part 3 [8:56]
4. The Banshee [10:20]
