Clogs is a "new classical" group that takes a very weird approach to making music. They are a little like Rachel's, where you feel that you could show the cd to the sweet metalhead who lives down the lane, your traffic cop, or your grandma, and all would be equally enthused.
I just realized that this is actually members of The National (Bryce Dressner, at least), who tend to dip in a lot of chamber music. Also featuring Sharon Worden of My Brightest Diamond, who sounds much better here than on her own music. Sorry, Sharon.
This cd has really grown on me-- haunting, minimal, strange, quiet, and beautiful.
Especially recommended if you've ever been interested in acoustic instruments, vocal harmonies, choral music, jazz, weird pop stuff (like St. Vincent or Deerhoof), and feeling as if you're very cultured.
Definitely recommended for fans of Colleen, Bjork, your local Byzantine choir, and renaissance music.
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Currently one of my favorite records. Have you heard My Brightest Diamond? You might like her stuff. But this record kicks asteroids.
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