absolutely stellar new release from Peaking Lights on Not Not Fun (one of the best labels around right now). this is a follow up to 2009's equally amazing "Imaginary Falcons" and EP "Space Primitive" released in 2010 (both on Night People). You may know Aaron Coyes from Rahdunes (which I'll be posting about shortly) and Indra Dunis from Numbers (yes, that Numbers from Kill Rock Stars). together they are making some of the best stuff to come out the last few years.
"936" picks up where "Imaginary Falcons" left off. these two are masters at creating atmosphere. all of their records are heavy on hazy dubbed out jams with steady drum machine beats. lots of repetitive rhythms and complimenting touches of guitar, keyboards and nice pop-tinged vocal melodies. where "imaginary falcons" was a little murkier ,"936" shines brighter with a cleaner and more focused sound. you could draw a lot of parallels between this and the last Pocahaunted record "Make it Real." it's still what we've come to expect from Peaking Lights but they've upped the ante here. the ideas are more focused and it comes across as a more approachable album. and i mean that in a good way.
go to Not Not Fun and buy a copy of the LP (only 600 printed, it will go fast). there is also a CD version and an upcoming cassette version for those so inclined. listen to it here. highly recommended!
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