Probably the most beautiful band to produce this type of music since the demise of Slowdive. Malory infuse electro beats with mind boggling layers of swirling guitars, to create the most imaginative ethereal pop I have heard in years. Now into their third album, Malory has matured gradually with each release, making them the new pioneers of shoegaze. Hailing from Germany, most of us in North America won't get a chance to see them live, and the chance to would easily be worth a trip to the Fatherland. I had the privilege to see them twice in the span of two days during the Alison Records tour through the United States and Canada. In those few days, I had the opportunity to meet the band, see them live, and give them accommodations and some TLC while over here in Canada. The members are down to earth and extremely humble and grateful people. During their stay, I had the opportunity to promote their show, and had them in my record shop (along with Highspire, Skywave, Stellarscope) to meet some of their adoring fans here in Canada. Though not an entire success, the tour adhered them to some new fans here in North America, and gave the already faithful a chance to pay hom
age to these Germans. I'm sure there was not a disappointed person in the crowd, as Malory were as perfect sounding live as they are on disc. Their masterful brand of gaze was an overwhelming assault on one's senses, and the beauty brought tears to many eyes. Simply said, any Malory disc from Not Here, Not Now, through to The Third Face will bring you top notch shoegazer pleasure, and there's hardly anyone that can beat them at this level. I hope this post will endere you to this beautiful music, and perhaps influence you to love this band as much as I do. If you wish to help support the band, please visit their website, http://www.malory-music.comTrack 1, Wake Up
Track 2, Falling Shine
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Czech Emma's House Records 2004, EHR008
Personal rating 5/5
1 comment:
i don't know, when i've read "The members are down to earth and extremely humble and grateful people. During their stay, I had the opportunity to promote their show, and had them in my record shop (along with Highspire, Skywave, Stellarscope) to meet some of their adoring fans here in Canada", i just started smiling pleased ;) such an admirable friendly act for your part ;)
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