Auburn Lull - Regions Less Parallel: Early Works & Rarities (CD)

All Music Guide

Auburn Lull and their Michigan colleagues Windy Carl went on hiatus in the late '90s, returning in 2004 in full force with music so high in quality it sounded as if neither group really went away they had just gone to the shed and waited for someone to shine the allclear symbol on Detroit's skyline. This Auburn Lull CD isn't a new release, however, but rather a collection of hardtofind and previously unreleased selections from the group's eightyear existence. Like Rembrandt limiting himself in color palette and working with predominantly one shade, Auburn Lull weave textures and patterns of guitars and synths tightly around one another while arrangements slowly take shape as songs progress. It can be a bit monotonous for those who aren't paying close attention to detail, but those who listen carefully can hear a multitude of things happening below the surface. And although there are moments when more traditional, songbased compositions make their presence known, Auburn Lull shine whe...n the Ebowed drone guitars and barebones percussion remain the artery from which everything else flows. Ethereal and relaxed from start to finished, it's a beautiful release from a woefully underrated group, and an excellent starting point to dive into Auburn Lull's back catalog. - Rob Theakston, All Music Guide Read more Less