Browse by Artist: ANDERSON/DALE SOPHIEA, BRUCE

Artist:	ANDERSON/DALE SOPHIEA, BRUCE
Title:	Strict
Label:	FAMILY VINEYARD
Format:	CD
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	FV 001CD

"Bruce Anderson and Dale Sophiea are usually associated with the juggernaut guitar attack of MX-80 Sound. Since the formation of the band in 1972, the two have continued crafting an unique and highly articulate musical dialog. Over the 10 pieces on Strict, Anderson's guitar carries its familiar tone, through instead of metallic sound sheets, the tones hover and massage over one another. He does offer some Mazzacane and Bailey-styled notes, especially on 'Father Damien,' though Anderson's playing is fully his own. Sophiea sculpts samples from elements of bells, voices, and field recordings, adding an opaque bed for Anderson to play over. His additional bass playing holds the pieces down with cavernous depth. MX-80 drummer Marc Weinstein performs on three tracks and Jim Hrabetin adds guitar on one. Strict is simultaneously made up of floating ambient waves and non-static free guitar playing."

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