Kranky – krank033
In a way, True almost the third Dissolve record partnering again with Chris Heaphy (lead singer, guitarist for brief NZ mid-80's garage band, The Remarkable's). Also sounding more relevant or interesting today than in 1999, showing either signs or my aging compromise, or most likely, my increasing patience and palate for the more soothing and new found attention for the small details (I am hearing here all sorts of amazing backdrop noises now, check the amazing and all too brief "Picnic Time" - gorgeous). Recorded Sept-Oct 1996, tracks 4-7 featuring the duo of Chris and Roy. All remixed by Roy in 1998. Debuted in theatre in October two years prior shortly after being completed. A highly understated work, great to revisit here again now. I'm fairly certain I've never shared this one before just ripping tonight for what seems like the first time. Another standout.
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"With True, Montgomery has turned to composing music for the theater to accompany acting, dialogue and stagecraft. True matches the introspective, unfolding melodies that graced Roy Montgomery's previous albums with stark, edgy guitars and some stripped down melodies. Montgomery and Heaphy bob and weave their guitars across the soundfield or unravel wiry melodies. True is an involving, sometimes uneasy listen."
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