The Campfire Headphase

Another excellent work of art

     

The first time I heard Boards of Canada, I didnt get it. I was confused (and i love everything on Warp). It took lots of effort on my part to hear beyond the simple melodies and querky speech samples to realize how beautifully complex their sound really is. The things about Boards is that initially it all sounds like background music, but if you really listen close you can pick out so many intricate details that you know were meant to be there so as you could discover them one day. That's why every new boards release is so exciting...it feels like a whole new world has opened up for you just waiting for you to explore it. And once again they've managed to pull it off, this time with the addition of guitars (an element previously never heard on a boards track). As odd as this new ingeredient in boards of canada's sonic arsenal might seem, it makes complete sense. It only adds to the constant vibe of nostalgia these guys so succesfully recreate. I sincerely advise you check this one out and immerse yourself in the lush soundscapes that only a boards of canada album can offer. Listen carefully and you'll be amazed at all the images and memories that their music will conjure up in your head.