Small Talk Kills Me

Artist:	Calika
Titel:	Small Talk Kills Me
Label:	Audiobulb Records
Cat-no:	AB 009
Stil:	Ambient / IDM
Typ:	CD
Preis:	14 CHF

Out almost simultaneously, Kealoha’s debut solo effort as Calika, Small Talk Kills Me, is a rather different affair. If some of the elements found here have undoubtedly filtered through to Running Taper, the acoustic make up of Small Talk Kills Me, and the electronic treatments applied, are far more obvious. Using anything from strings of dismantled pianos, a harp or a mouth organ to an acoustic guitar and found sounds, Kealoha arranges his compositions with great care, building on the delicate aspect of his sound sources to alter the mood of each track. All the way through, Kealoha applies gentle touches and delicate tones, creating intricate sonic vignettes, all working independently from one another. The scope explored with this album and the maturity with which Kealoha processes his compositions are rather impressive. Despite its great diversity, a consistent theme emerges as the album progresses, and with it overall coherence. Small Talk Kills Me goes well beyond most contemporary electronica to reach warm and welcoming sonic grounds while remaining entirely experimental. With an undeniable taste for wonderfully stimulating sound assemblages, Kealoha ensures this album remains consistent and stimulating all the way through. This is the very promising debut album from a man with an extremely pertinent understanding of musical structures and a visionary approach.

01. (Enter) 0:53
02. "Jolly Kdit" 3:44
03. "Frown And Be Happy" 3:36
04. "S/4 Swansong" 4:16
05. "We Slaves Nine 25" 5:28
06. "V2RM" 0:57
07. "Quarter Smile" 6:13
08. "Kilter" 5:12
09. "Calm Laid Her Head To Have A Nightmare" 7:15
10. "The Deme Theatre" 4:24
11. "V3RM" 0:58
12. "Shallow Work Is The Work I Do" 6:10
13. "Before You Say Anything, Small Talk Kills Me" 4:20
14. (Exit) 1:38
15. [Hidden Track] 9:28

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