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Découvert via le groupe tourangeau Toddi Wellman ("Tano" sur la compilation "Flottante tension d'éclipse") - groupe avec lequel il partage quelques accointances - The Dictaphone s'illustre depuis plus de cinq ans sur une demi-douzaine d'albums aussi mystérieux que passionnants, publiés sur des labels comme Kill Shaman, Tolmie Terrapin Press, Sweet Rot ou Cocktail Pueblo. Des bizarreries en chambre des débuts au kraut-wave cosmique d'aujourd'hui, il n'y a qu'un pas. The Dictaphone multiplie les expérimentations punk, pousse à l'occasion des envies psychédéliques à leur paroxysme et flirte régulièrement avec la minimal wave, le kraut, le garage ou la surf avec une frénésie minutieuse. Tour à tour sombre, sinueux, inquiétant, dansant ou allumé, The Dictaphone est imprévisible et inclassable. Crudités Tapes est fier de vous présenter le nouvel album "Tp Hss" qui sort presque simultanément avec un autre album, "Hazmat" (sur le label autrichien Totally Wired), enième preuve d'une créativité aussi débordante qu'enthousiasmante.
"une avalanche de morceaux aussi géniaux que bancals" - Hartzine
"Did you hear me? Endlessly relistenable. I'm not lying." - Critical Masses
"Genuinely a great composition and worth infinite listens" - Lost in a sea of sound
"I cannot stress enough how badly you need to be rocking this one out of your speakers, like, now." - Raised by GypsiesYou can order the limited edition cassette over here !!!
Blue "s/t" CS60 (CRU 008)
Premier album solo du guitariste des regrettés floridiens d'Electric Bunnies (groupe particulièrement caméléon avec un album sur Florida's Dying et des singles sur Sacred Bones, Columbus Discount et Die Stasi). Basé à Los Angeles, Space Blue (possible référence à une chanson de Suicide) est de dominante électronique mais poursuit aussi le psychédélisme tordu et intriguant d'Electric Bunnies. Neuf morceaux comme autant de galaxies ou de jardins tropicaux, dont les ambiances acides se dévoilent doucement mais sûrement. Un album artisanal mais minutieusement construit, notamment les textures, les voix et les enchaînements. Space Blue prend le temps de vous surprendre et les sensations qu'il procure n'ont rien d'évanescentes.
"Entre post-proto-post-techno, proto-post-post
techno et post-rock (ironique), cet ancien membre des Electric Bunnies
prolonge en quelque sorte une oeuvre qu'on désespérait d'entendre
prolongée quelque part en 2015 - celle de Black Dice et de son petit
génie de leader Eric Copeland - et ça, c'est pas rien." - The
fondateur du groupe psyché The Electric Bunnies, responsable notamment
de l'album Through The Magical Door en 2009 sur Floridas Dying, le
néo-Californien Space Blue ouvre avec la longue Awareness, pétrie d'une
monotonie électronique absolument captivante, son premier LP cassette
sur SDZ Records. Parsemé de quelques bribes de voix, et parcheminé d'un
beat s'arrachant progressivement des décombres d'un orgue carillonnant,
ledit morceau plante non innocemment le décor pour les huit suivants
(...) entre effet lysergique des boucles rythmiques, acidité des
paysages sonores et minutie des arrangements." - Hartzine
"Loin des fulgurances psyché-punk de son groupe The
Electric Bunnies, la californien Space Blue nous fait plonger avec son
premier album solo au titre éponyme, dans un univers aux volutes
experimentales ambient captivantes. Dès le track d'ouverture Awareness,
les boucles aux sonorités vaguement indus tournoient dans l'espace,
pour se muter en une mélodie cristalline appuyée par une rythmique à la
cadence langoureuse, montant progressivement vers des cieux traversés
de pertubations électriques. Space Blue fige le temps dans un
immobilisme mobile, élaborant des compositions au minimalisme rêche,
enrobées de déflagrations à la retenue sous-jacente. Proche d'artistes
comme Demdike Stare, Huerco S. ou Patricia, l'américain propose une
oeuvre squelettique au système nerveux traversé de ramifications
incandescentes, faisceaux drones mouvants aux saveurs tumultueuses,
nous plongeant avec malice d'un titre à l'autre vers des contrées
imaginaires au pouvoir catalyseur, changeant constamment de direction
sans jamais nous perdre dans son dédale de sensations et d'émotions.
Une oeuvre cathartique aux battements cinétiques. Très fortement
- Silenceandsound
"Space Blue, if that is his real name, is a straight-up banger, wetting his beak in several styles and never shrinking from the challenges presented by creating electronic music in a crowded field of competitors. "Lonely L.A." is just one of the impressive compositions afoot, but its wiry frame and fascinating underbelly aptly represent why this tape is so unique: Its contents ever-so-patiently form a cocoon for the ear, fluffy and cushioned by all manner of digital distraction. "A La Luna" also tweaks the ear with a lofi drum-machine beat and strange flora/fauna that seem to bark at the listener. Quite the trip, quite the intrigue; Space Blue cracks enough codes to deserve a spot on your tape shelf, at the very least." - Consequence of sound
Blue, a solo electronic offshoot of Florida's Electric Bunnies, gets
me, I think. His new tape is a deep, dark look at the cosmos, that part
of space that you see looking out of the window of a craft (like New
Horizons maybe! If it were built to carry people, I guess). It's dark,
your field of vision isn't overcrowded with romantic sci-fi imagery,
and the only way you'll get to see anything remotely up close is if you
perform some severely advanced mathematical equation to get there.
Space is freaking big, you guys – if you ever went out in it, you'd
probably get that.
So "Awareness," then, drops you right in the middle of nothing, its barely-there beat glitching along, making you wait for any payoff. The song glides along on this for a while before adding a heavier bottom end, but even then it just propels itself forward, making you think for yourself instead of telling you how to feel. Are you awake in your spaceship? You've got a lot of time on your hands. You've got eleven minutes of this song. Maybe this song is the soundtrack to your own awareness.
"Venus of" doubles down on the intensity of the rhythm and mood, and lumbers through its machinations in only seven minutes, but those seven minutes are among the most bracing you'll ever experience while in deep space. I'm not sensing any danger in the track, so just enjoy it, knowing that you're puny, and human, and you're at the mercy of something other than yourself. Space Blue says, you're not in control, sucker! Listen to my awesomeness. "I Remember Something You Told Me While We Were in the Singularity," great title aside, feels like time stops, especially after the great one-two opening punch.
"A La Luna" has a similar feel to "Venus of," but way more industrial, and it's a fun, scrappy mood switch after "Singularity." There's another version of the song, later, dubbed "(Mix Ambiente)," and it teases out a much more gauzy, ethereal center than its predecessor. The two tracks work nicely as juxtapositions of each other. "Green Eyes" almost sounds like a tossed-off Animal Collective track, and it even has vocals! An unlikely but welcome surprise, throwing just a large enough spanner into the works to cause your CPU to hiccup then resume. "Relax" ends the album on a beautiful ambient note, with chimes and a female voice whispering unintelligible words in your ear. Perhaps in your hibernation tank aboard your vessel? Who knows, what am I, Isaac Asimov? Go finish your lunch.
This is a wildly promising debut from Space Blue, and something I could listen to over and over again on headphones. I mean, seriously, that one-two opening punch of "Awareness" and "Venus of" takes me to all the right places. I'm gonna have to keep my eye on this fella…" - Critical Masses
The Mantles New single OUT NOW !!!
The Mantles
"Memory" b/w "Undelivered" 7" (SDZ 018)
co-released with Slumberland and Les Disques Steak
online / Commande en ligne
Since their 2011 SDZ single "Raspberry Thighs", San Francisco's The Mantles have kept on creating their own sound, somewhere between 60 garage and psychedelics, Kiwi sound of early Flying Nun releases and the false frivolity of C86 bands. If their approach seems more "pop" since their second album "Long Enough to leave" (Slumberland, 2013), the guitars remain razor sharp. Neither lunatic nor fully melancholic, the band is all about chiaroscuro, as you can hear in the two brand new songs featured on this single, "Memory" and "Undelivered". This single is a joint release between SDZ, Les Disques Steak and Slumberland. It has been released in time for The Mantles first tour in continental Europe in Fall 2014.
Depuis leur single "Raspberry Thighs" (SDZ, 2011) les Mantles ont continué à forger leur son, mélangeant subtilement influences garage et psychédéliques 60s, le kiwi sound des premières sorties du label Flying Nun et la fausse frivolité de certains groupes anglais de la scène C86. Si leur approche semble plus pop depuis le deuxième album "Long enough to leave" (Slumberland, 2013), les guitares restent tranchantes comme des lames de couteau soigneusement entretenues. Ni lunatique ni franchement mélancolique, le groupe de San Francisco joue sur les clair-obscurs avec une grande habileté comme le prouvent les deux nouveaux morceaux étincelants de ce single, "Memory" et "Undelivered". Un single qui sort conjointement sur leur label américain, Slumberland, et deux labels parisiens, SDZ et Les Disques Steak. Un disque sorti à l'occasion de la tournée européenne à l''automne 2014.
du Velvet, des Feelies mais aussi des groupes Néo-Zélandais tels les
Bats, Chills et autres, réjouissez-vous : SDZ Records en partenariat
avec Les Disques Steak, petites structures parisiennes passionnées,
sortent le nouveau single de The Mantles : Memory/Undelivered. Soit
sept minutes d'une pop à guitares cristallines de haute-volée sous
influence Velvetienne (troisième album et au-delà) et Flying Nunienne
agrémentée d'un soupçon de Go-Betweens (flagrant sur Undelivered).
A l'écoute de ces deux morceaux, autant le dire, le charme agit immédiatement : une face catchy, sautillante, légère, très jangle pop, l'autre plus mélancolique mais non moins classe, toujours aussi jangle mais lorgnant également vers l'indie pop de Yo La Tengo. Bref, avec ce single, vous avez l'assurance d'écouter une pop simple, sur l'os, de facture très classique mais extrêmement addictive." - Addict Culture
"...perfectly crafted hybrid of
the Buzzcocks and Real Estate (...) "Memory," the A-side, is a
chilled-out but sensible post-punk song with just a hint of a surfy
vibe that reminds me of a sunny Saturday afternoon—damn you San
Franciscans and your eternally pleasant weather. The B-side,
"Undelivered," is just as mellow but a bit more folky, hinting at the
roots of English psych. Anyhow, however you want to define them, or not
define them, the Mantles are some killer songwriters..." - Boston
"It's quintessential Mantles, complete with a Peter Buck–inspired jangly guitar line, Dan Treacy–esque mumbly vocal melodies, and a precise yet unrefined guitar solo from Justin Loney—the Luther Perkins to Michael O.'s Johnny Cash" - Flood Magazine
"The Mantles are one of many fine rock bands in the Bay Area with their own unique twist on jangly, infectious garage-psych. New single "Memory" reminds us that the Mantles' particular twist involves faint echoes and a fervent post-punk edge. This is an immensely likable rock 'n' roll song, playful yet melancholy, jaunty in tempo and catchy as hell." - Stereogum
OUT NOW : V/A Quadrature du carré EP !!!
V/A Quadrature du carré EP (SDZ 019)
Co-released with Les Disques Steak / Les Disques Flow / Killedbyanaxe Records
Order online / Commande en ligne
This record is a limited edition (400 copies) compilation EP featuring unrealeased tracks by four french bands: Anteenagers M.C, Pierre & Bastien, Subtle Turnhips and Bosom Divine. It's been released on November 15, 2014 on the day the aforementioned bands played a show at an event called "Quadrature du carré" at Cirque Electrique in Paris. This record is co-released by the four labels who were organizing the event: SDZ Records, Les Disques Steak, Les Disques Flow and Killedbyanaxe. Fun night, fun record, don't sleep on this!
Ce disque (limité à 400 copies) est une compilation 45tours comprenant quatre morceaux inédits des quatre groupes français suivants: Anteenagers M.C, Pierre & Bastien, Subtle Turnhips et Bosom Divine. Ce disque est sorti le 15 Novembre 2014 quand les quatre groupe pre-cités ont joué à un évènement intitutlé "Quadrature du carré" qui a eu lieu au Cirque Electrique à Paris. Ce disque est une co-production entre les quadre labels qui organisaient cette soirée: SDZ Records, Les Disques Steak, Les Disques Flow et Killedbyanaxe. Soirée fun, disque fun, ne tardez pas si vous le voulez!
OUT NOW : the debut album of Old Mate !!!
Old Mate "It Is What It Is" LP (SDZ 017)
Order online / Commande en ligne
Available in North America from Easter Bilby
Available in the
UK from Norman
Old Mate is originally the solo project of Pat Telfer from australian band Bitch Prefect (two albums on the Bedroom Suck label).Formed in Adelaide but nowadays based in Melbourne, Old Mate here presents its first album, "It Is What It Is" following a self-produced EP in 2012 and a debut 7" single on Major Crimes in 2013. Still centered around founding member Pat Telfer, Old Mate are now a strong cast of 7 - 10 musicians including members of Peak Twins and Wireheads. From their early songs Old Mate have kept a certain melancholy that spices up this debut LP. Eight songs all in false flat, constantly and brilliantly defying an infinite monotony. Suspended on the fragile life line floating on the horizon, these not-so-calm songs are often stirred up by the thick limbo of permanent doubt. Frequently staring at the blind spot, the reality spot, Old Mate have conceived an album for the heaviness of the daily grind. A saxophone is sometimes warmly welcomed by the band, like sparkles in the Baudelairian spleen. One might think sometimes of Syd Barrett, Lou Reed, "Dreamy"-era Beat Happening, The Go-Betweens or some contemporary bands of the great australian scene like Dick Diver and Kitchen's Floor. Oh and some weird funky stuff too (check below the video for "Stressin"!). A first album with a great deal of character.
Old Mate est à l'origine le projet solo de Pat Telfer du groupe australien Bitch Prefect (deux albums sur le label Bedroom Suck). Formé à Adelaïde, Old Mate est maintenant basé à Melbourne et ce "It Is What It Is" est leur premier album après le EP autoproduit "Word is bond" sorti en 2012 et un 45t sorti fin 2013 sur le label Major Crimes. Toujours centré autour de Pat Telfer, Old Mate est désormais composé de sept à dix musiciens dont des membres de Peak Twins et Wireheads. Des ballades de ses débuts, Old Mate a gardé une mélancolie qui donne tout son sel à ce premier opus. Ces huit chansons tout en faux plat défient avec brio une monotonie infinie. Suspendues sur la fragile ligne de vie qui flotte à l'horizon, ces chansons sont parcourues d'intenses tremblements, dans les limbes du doute permanent. Le regard souvent perdu dans l'angle mort, celui du réel, Old Mate a conçu un album pour l'enclume des jours. Un spleen qui s'embrase parfois au détour d'un sursaut magnifié par le groupe, aidé de temps en temps par un saxophone de bon augure. On pense parfois à Syd Barrett, Lou Reed, Beat Happening (époque "Dreamy"), The Go-Betweens mais aussi à quelques contemporains de la bouillonnante scène australienne comme Dick Diver et Kitchen's Floor. Oh et à du funky bizarre aussi (regardez la video de "Stressin" ci-dessous!). Un premier album qui ne manque pas de caractère.
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""It is what it is" becomes a mantra on 'Medicine
Man', the first track off Old Mate's debut LP. At over 10 minutes, the
song's plodding wrangle gives a false impression of what's to come.
It's an odd choice, but this is odd music. And even if 'Medicine Man's
dumbness gives no indication of the genius that lies ahead, it doesn't
make it any less a master stroke. What it does is draw the listener
under a warm blanket with Old Mate. From here he can introduce you to
the soundtrack of your coming weeks on this strange earth. It Is What
It Is gives the impression of nonchalance, but this is a meticulously
plotted master class in songwriting.
Second number 'Requesting Permission' is a sonic hammock. Pat Telfer's glossy vocals and lazy guitar strokes bob away as the current gently draws the song through a perfect solo to a beautifully logical solution. The strumming pace is upped for the next tune, 'Something', but the thing's still cotton-woolly enough to tie it to what we've heard so far. The rhythm swirls around and around as a slightly off-kilter voice bangs on about not much at all – more a case of the vocals acting as a secondary percussive instrument than revealing anything beyond inanity. Lonely-man lament 'February' comes next and this time the lyrics sit prominently in the foreground. The dusty desert vibes and the drop in tempo here draw a line back to the opening song, but this one barely lasts long enough to get stuck in any kind of whirlpool of sound. Our friend simply says his piece and disappears into fading light.
The second half of the record – it's only eight tracks but, with an average length of over four and a half minutes, they're generous offerings – kicks off with the hypnotic 'Stressin''. This track is so chilled it makes the diazepam of earlier number 'Requesting Permission' feel like an early-morning drug raid. Again, the few lyrics that appear on the song are of no real consequence, but they break the pulse of the beat just enough so you can catch your breath and give it all for that last 10 seconds of boogie at the end. The pace comes up again for 'Know What He Wants' and a bit of sax combines with a snappy beat and dabbly guitar to create a somehow cohesive slow build to oblivion.
'Him' takes this record to a whole other place and it's borderline celestial. The song's lyrical simplicity glows over a smouldering clatter of spare drum beats, awkward guitar pokes and horn honks. This is pop writing that could easily translate into commercial-radio-playable, hit-factory-type stuff, but Old Mate's treatment of the song, as with so much of this record, is so sinister and off-putting that it makes for a far more satisfying experience. From the ashes of 'Him' rises 'Truth Boy' – a denouement of sorts – which assembles the constituent parts of the preceding songs and presents it all as one fabulous chunk of post-punk boldness. It's flawless." - Mess+Noise
"Old Mate began as a solo-project by Bitch Prefect's Pat Telfer. They now became a real band that consists of 7-10 different musicians including members of Peak Twins and Wireheads. "It Is What It Is" is an album of loose rock music that's brimming with personal lyrics about the dreariness of everyday life and failed relationships. One of the most impressive things about this album is how Old Mate balances "monotony" and "variety". The "monotony" part is made with stripped-down, repetitive structures. When it comes to "variety" the songs show several different influences ranging from indie, post-punk, blues and psych. The sporadic use of piano and saxophone leave an airy mark on the songs, but in spite of all that instruements the songs never sound busy. There's a certain atmospheric quality to this record that is difficult to describe and that's one of it's main secrets." - Ride A Dove
"Man, I like this. It's kind of like the moody
melodrama of Bauhaus or Nick Cave gone dolewave, which is a great
combination for a bloke like me that never trusts people who are too
far one way or the other and i like bands that understand life is about
balance." -
Is What It Is? Really, Oldmate? You do realize that's what
the ad director at The Post-Star in Glens Falls, N.Y., said to me as he
was laying me off in 2008 right (the idea being: layoffs are what they…
are?)? No? OK then, you get a pass for drudging up that memory because
your smoky post-blues messenger service is quite effective at
delivering the sort of rock you just don't hear much in the underground
nowadays. But consider this a warning wrapped in a query, the latter
being: Is there a market for Oldmate in this day and age? I say maybe
not, and that's just about the highest praise I can give a young artist
in a world of sound-a-likes. Creating music so far outside the
periphery of what's purportedly 'happening' is one of the best ways to
organically make things 'happen.' The main problem is, most bands
simply don't have the guts to attempt the forbidden; it's so much
easier to settle for a solo synth album or an electronic mash-up of the
indie-dance telephone book. FUCK THAT, play guitar, bass, and drums and
GET YOUR GODDAMN ROCKS OFF, like Oldmate. The only problem on my end is
coming up with apt comparisons for y'all to hitch your 'should I buy
this?' wagons to. As I said before, it's been so long since I sat back
and let such a restrained, hearty blues-rock album roll over me I've
got zippo for ya, save this entirely ridiculous stretch: Stephen
Merritt fronting a slow Fresh & Onlys tune? The label that also
brought you El-G's La
Chimie had absolutely no right to drop this anomaly off at
my door, and I'm glad they did." - Tiny
Mix Tapes
"It's another great piece of down in the dumps,
black and blue rock. Australiana meets Americana. Songs soaked in box
wine and cheap beer, set decrepit neighbourhoods and between shitty
relationships. There is a rhythm here that moves, a rhythm that one
must keep when moving through life to avoid being left behind.
Old Mate is the newest outfit helmed by Pat Telfer (Bitch Prefect). What originally started as a solo project has now expanded and features members of Peak Twins and Wireheads. It Is What It Is is the debut LP from the group, coming after an EP in 2012 and a 7" in 2013.
It's another great piece of down in the dumps, black and blue rock. Australiana meets Americana. Songs soaked in box wine and cheap beer, set decrepit neighbourhoods and between shitty relationships. It's a nice departure from the jangle and strum of Bitch Prefect, reflecting more the day drunk desperation of Kitchen's Floor.
This is a terrific album thanks to some cunning instrumentation and a willingness to add flavour to the bluesy murk. Piano, saxophone and other intriguing bits and pieces create some airy texture over the fundamentals. Telfer's brooding croon is exquisite. His purposefully flat delivery adds gravitas to his tales of daily monotony, over drinking and failed relationships.
The music helps to lift the vocals above the subject matter; for example, the sax on 'Know What He Wants' adds a sense of urgency to, what I gather is, the tale of a man seeking to take from others without consideration. The album seems to look at abusive relationships in society; abuse of substances, abuse of the self, abuse of others – it's all pretty grim yet there is an interesting dichotomy at work with the instrumentation, preventing the listener from getting bogged down in the grittiness. We are made aware of the topics at hand, but are constantly moved along by the strong musical current.
It Is What It Is seems to be about the exploring the hard facts of life but not being able to do anything about it. Life is what it is; you can't do a damn thing about it but live as best as possible. This album is about trying to do that but not always being successful. This is a largely entertaining album, I can imagine it transitioning well live – an experience I hope to catch soon. There is a rhythm here that moves, a rhythm that one must keep when moving through life to avoid being left behind. The road points straight ahead, where it leads is anyone's guess. Old Mate walk the road, playing I Spy with what they see along the way; observant and honest music and something to treasure." - Weirdo Wasteland
"Les 8 morceaux du disque font preuve d'une maitrise impeccable du rythme, de la mélodie et des ambiances, même si l'on discerne clairement les influences : de Giant Sand à Beat Happening, de Lou Reed à Rhythm Activism. Les compositions sont très riches et offrent des surprises à chaque nouvelle écoute. En résumé, le disque idéal de la rentrée." - Contre-Cultures
"On a parfois un peu de mal à se repérer dans la
masse de groupes qui arrivent en flux tendu d'Australie, tous
passionnants, et qui manifestent un certain penchant pour l'endogamie :
side-projects de side-projects, all-star bands de types inconnus, il ne
se passe pas une semaine sans qu'on tombe sur un machin sorti du Bush,
monté de toutes pièces avec des morceaux d'autres formations, qui nous
mette peu ou prou à genoux. Une méthode qui a fait ses preuves consiste
à envisager ce territoire sauvage comme un ensemble de scènes locales
juxtaposées, et à rattacher des groupes à une ville (en général
Melbourne ou Brisbane). Aujourd'hui, Adélaïde, cité populeuse de la
côte sud, dont Old Mate fédère un certain nombre d'acteurs : Pat
Telfer, son fondateur, est membre de Bitch Prefect, groupe gentillet de
jangle pop qui a essaimé dans Peak Twins et Wireheads, tout ce beau
monde collaborant sur It Is What It Is, premier album de cette
formation d'une dizaine de musiciens qui paraît sur l'excellent (mais
un peu rare) label français SDZ Records (Cheveu, Plastobéton,
Il faut toutefois prendre un peu de hauteur pour appréhender la musique de Old Mate, qui s'éloigne du son d'Adelaïde comme de certains de ses compatriotes (Twerks, Dick Diver), et sort des sentiers balisés de cette jangle pop qui compte ici des ancêtres plus glorieux qu'ailleurs (The Church, The Go-Betweens). Old Mate est bien décidé à ne pas se résumer à un genre, et présente un album dont aucun des huit titres ne ressemble à un autre : c'est un album à tiroirs, à chausse-trappes, mais qui contrairement à d'autres fourre-tout plutôt réussis (le premier Total Control) ou ratés (le second Total Control) trouve une cohérence dans le ton, une manière de se répéter dans la variation qui tient essentiellement à l'immense mélancolie de l'ensemble, la tristesse inconsolable de celui que les gens et les choses ont irrémédiablement déçu.
It Is What It Is, donc, « c'est ce que c'est » et pas autre chose : constat tragique du fait que le réel est le réel, sans arrière-monde. Sur la monotonie d'un univers indifférent (figuré par les structures répétitives des morceaux), il s'agit de broder des motifs inédits, fragiles, comme des châteaux de sable finement ciselés que la prochaine vague de déceptions aplatira, mais qui reflètent autant d'humeurs passagères, autant de variations sur le spleen. C'est bien la mélancolie la plus tenace qui donne sa teinte à ce disque d'« atmosphère », du blues chamanique au milieu des crotales de « Medicine Man » au post-punk fatigué de « Truth Boy », en passant par la sublime ballade « February » (voix de cronner à la Lee Hazlewood, mal maitrisée, presque fausse, comme Beat Happening à l'époque de « Dreamy ») à « Stressin » et son clip lynchien, faux dance-rock au groove toujours parasité par une forme d'engourdissement, de langueur abattue. Si vous cherchiez un Vieux Pote pour pleurer sur son épaule, Old Mate est là." - Chronicart
"Après le Toulousain Armure, SDZ records change
d'ambiance et de continent en s'entichant de la superbe nonchalance
rock de l'Australien Pat Telfer, échappé du groupe Bitch Prefect, et
s'entourant pour ce premier LP d'Old Mate It Is What It Is de membres
de Peak Twins (lire) et Wireheads. Et quoi de mieux que de citer à
nouveau le patronyme choisi par Telfer, Old Mate, pour embrasser la
langueur délicieusement monotone de ce projet faisant passer Malkmus et
sa bande pour des maniaques du bpm ? De l'introductive et obnubilante
Medicine Man à Requesting Permission, mis en images par l'intéressé
lui-même, tout est mise en oeuvre pour que, de ce côté-ci de
l'hémisphère, l'été se prolonge pour quelques temps encore, perdu dans
les volutes de quelques réminiscences, flottant entre Syd Barrett et
Lou Reed." -
"On Old Mate's debut LP It Is What It Is, Pat
Telfer (of Bitch Prefect fame) has transformed himself again. With help
from engineer Tom Spall, the album is pierced with spacey synths and
tape machines that warp traditional blues, country, pop and garage
numbers into some compellingly strange terrain.
Opener 'Medicine Man' is an evil ten-minute plod that delivers a tale of a despoiled doctor. If the previous 7" on Major Crimes had traces of Leonard Cohen's broken heart, then this track comes through as an epic worthy of The Bad Seeds at the height of their gothic western infatuation. This is especially true through to the last minute of murky delay and decay where the album's title is repeated in mantra-like menace.
Pat's voice is always captivating, both in its stretch of registers and the conviction with which he uses it. It goes from low and monotone in songs like 'Something,' to creaky and near falsetto on the mournful Neil Young-esque ballad 'Him'. It always seems open to revealing honest strains and failings. "And I know that it's sad, and you know that it's true," from 'February', which is a lonely and sombre tune with whispers of Bowie's 'The Man Who Sold The World' throughout it's only verse.
One last anomaly (but an excessively enjoyable one thanks to its excellent video) is the penultimate track 'Stressin'.' Its smooth and idling groove eventually gives way to the shaking of 'Truth Boy' where they play with phrase boundaries, rock and roll piano and the rumbling guitar fuzz to summon visions of a grand visitation, or the righteous return of a strange lost soul arriving home." - The Thousands
"One band that seemed to both be confined by and
outstrip the ill-fated "dolewave" genre pigeonhole was South
Australia's Old Mate. It may have been in the name; it may have been in
the droll drawl that lead Pat Telfer (Bitch Prefect) delivered his
sometimes-weary, sometimes-jacked-up lyrics. But just as many of the
bands that were tarred with that brush over the last two to three years
have moved on by incorporating stranger tics and tricks to their bag,
Old Mate's new album It Is What It Is (out through SDZ Records)
explodes, its core aesthetic spreading in every direction like the
impact of a paintball on a white wall. Don't let the kangaroos boxing
on the cover dissuade you from acknowledging that we are entering a
whole new world.
'Medicine Man' is a gargantuan jazz blues number - seriously. Sure, it's used and abused and flung in the corner to dry, but the 12 bars, the solos, the howling space, the husky vocals are all present and accounted for. It's a strange opener - it's a strange choice, considering the band's back catalogue - but then nothing should surprise you with these guys (remember the other half of Bitch Prefect is the chameleonic Liam Kenny...). From then on we are taken to one surrealist vignette to the next, in a battered limousine al Carax's bizarrely brilliant Holy Motors film from 2012, with Telfer the ever-present ringmaster of the macabre. 'Requesting Permission' is back on terra firma, a downer jangle with dour vocals a la Brisbane act Dag, with a melancholy that reminds me of the solo work of Neil Young in his early years - really - or that first recipient of the Grant McLennan Fellowship back in 2007, Charles Curse. But this isn't the needle and the damage done. We step up with 'Something', a vocal that sounds like Macka from The Onyas having a go at an acoustic number. It isn't overtly funny though - the tempo, the backing vocals, the 'hey hey hey hey hey heeeey, hey' lending a desperation to proceedings. 'February' is a lament in a netherworld saloon - the Gothic drawl reminiscent of another dormant Aussie act, Nikko - holding that plodding, maudlin beat for its entirety, and drags you down with it.
Then we hit a sonorous contemplation with 'Stressin'', a lysergic percolation of languid rhythms (for some reason Im tracking back to some of those subterranean grooves the Stone Roses often doled out) in what is generally an instrumental track, except for some growled, rolling-around-the-mouth vocals (and yet another video featuring that post-Soviet kid in the nightclub, which really looks like a sequal to the film Orphan); the sax burbles into the fervour underscoring 'Know What He Wants', a fine addition here; 'Him' re-enters the Young orbit, albeit in a warped fashion, offering layered nuance that promises more than it gives, with lyrics that imply never learning from mistakes; and closer 'Truth Boy' evokes another crooked minstrel of the Australian musical landscape, Nathan Roche, although there are no Sydney references in sight, just some Aussie sardonic sneers...
It Is What It Is is a bizarre and inexplicalby attractive record. The title tells it all, thus making this review, or any really, redundant. Old Mate, Telfer, the music - it is what it is. Deal with it." - Sonic Masala
"The band's bluesy, sombre rock – in contrast to
the bright jangling of Bitch Prefect – is the kind best listened to
with a swishing glass of cheap whiskey in one hand, and a burning cigar
in the other." -
"Of Lou Reeds many contributions to popular music,
his embrace of the dirty and noisy is surely chief among them. While
his hippie contemporaries were spreading the message of peace and love
to the rhythm of chirpy modern blues riffs, Lou and his ilk recounted
tales of heroin, prostitution and sexual depravity to the tune of
guitar drones and corrupted black rhythm. While it is debatable whether
the trajectory of rock and roll would be much the same without Reed, it
is very clear that Pat Telfer and his crew would not.
The first release from the "seven to ten musicians" that make up Old Mate, 'It Is What It Is' succeeds in recasting obvious (but impeccable) references over eight tracks. Opening with the burlesque – Bad Seeds swagger of the slow burning Medicine Man, the album lurches from melancholy singalong (Requesting Permission) to wistful drunk stumbling (February) through macabre funk (Stressin').
Although displaying no shortage of individual character, for my money, the best tracks are those in which Old Mate has worn its influences most clearly on its sleeve. On the irresistibly chunky twang of Something, Old Mate nail the cool drawl and laconic riffage. On Truth Boy, the band captures the Velvet's hypnotic squall to a tee.
RIP Lou." - City & Sound
"Old Mate is the solo project from Pat Telfer of
Bitch Prefect, which has, as it usually does round these parts,
transmogrified into a band of regular Australian kickabouts featuring
members from Peak Twins and Wireheads. Telfer, originally from Adelaide
is now mainly based in Melbourne and has just released It Is
What It Is, his debut album following a self produced EP and 7" over
the past two years.
The album is a compilation of honest admissions regarding broken relationships, broken hearts, drinking, being drunk and feeling uncomfortable by an acute awareness of the mundane difficulties of reality.
Opening track 'Medicine Man' a 10min reverb drenched rolling slow jam, reminiscent of early Black Lips circa '04-'05, assumedly about being the man with all the drugs you could need but may not necessarily be able to procure.
Scratchy, grimy guitar work with deep percussive rhythms and beautiful, catchy lighthearted synth, glock and sax (at times) layered above it all, an aspect of the music that really diversifies and breaks the drone of its core.
This shines through particularly in the track 'Stressin'.
'Him' is a Brian Jonestown-esque circular trawl through weary mud-caked paths, complimented by buzzing, vibrato sodden delay, whizzes, whooshes and saxophone. The song closes out on a bare, honest acknowledgement of pointlessness.
A personal favourite from the album is the closing track 'Truth Boy'. Its lo-fi, continuous drum splash and rolling bass rhythms combined with the repetitive phrasing of the lyrics make it a catchy madcap ramble, not to mention the myriad of other instruments that fill out the rest of the song including a piercing and anxiety inducing whistle or recorder of some description.
All the songs have a distinctly Australian story-to-be-told song writing inclination evident in countless classic Aussie singer/songwriters. This is a sentiment shared, and most eloquently expressed in the simple truth of the albums title It is what it is.
This album is a fine collection of honest unembellished songs about fears and difficulties we all experience being a 20-something year old person living in uncomfortable forbearance with the tumult of reality." - Throwing Frisbees
"The debut album from Pat Telfer of Bitch Prefect,
recording as Old Mate, is titled It Is What It Is. And if one
plays with the title to turn it into a question, it provides a nice
segue into the quality of the album. That is, what is It Is
What It Is like? The answer for me is that it is an
strikingly good record. Telfer doesn't pretend to choose a
sub-genre of indie rock, resulting in an appealing variety of
music. And each song makes a convincing case for your
attention. The opening track "Medicine Man" is a bluesy
roadhouse jam that sprawls for ten minutes -- and doesn't feel one
second too long. "Requesting Permission" (stream below) is a
relaxed guitar pop tune, with Pat's southern Australian drawl supported
by barely-there female background vocals and an organ. line.
"Something" is an urgent, chugging track that brings to mind Jonathan
Richman and the Modern Lovers. Melancholy singer-songwriter
sensibility infuses the sparsely adorned "February".
The second half of the album kicks-off with "Stressin" (video below), which is a somewhat jittery instrumental for 2:45, before the simple admonition that "Sally's stressin". Driven by Telfer's baritone, the following "Know What He Wants" has a vibe that hints at Nick Cave or the Velvet Underground. Like a ray of light, "Him" begins with a chorus of female and male voices, and continues the enigmatic refrain accompanied predominantly by a bass guitar, drum and occasional guitar strokes. The album ends with "Truth Boy". a strutting post-punk gem that builds and then recedes with deserved confidence.
That's it. Eight tracks, but a fair measure of running time. The tone is a bit sinister and decadent, owing only partially to Telfer's voice and the arrangements. The true skeleton of this record is astute songwriting. Telfer doesn't hit you in the head; he just lets the words and atmosphere seep into your skin. Lay out some cash for this album, and you'll be richer for it.
Originally a solo project, Telfer now relies on a group of 7-10 musicians to flesh out Old Mate. It is a credit to Telfer's vision and the players' discipline that the songs are focused and efficient, with no hint of competition for time or attention. It Is What It Is is out now via French label SDZ Records." - When you motor away
"Last night, I copped a lift,
one of life's simple pleasures. There isn't anything better than
thinking you're going to have to trek it, and then someone lets you hop
in the car and turn an hour trip of nail-biting depression into 15
minutes of jovial, four-wheeled harmony. Whilst in said car, I chucked
on a song by Bitch Prefect, the excellent "Bad Decisions". And the car
fell silent. But it wasn't an awkward, painful silence. It was a
silence in which a simple song was appreciated in simple silence.
That's the best thing about basic music. There's no expectation, no
need to catapult and overwhelm everything. Whilst a wailing guitar solo
and banshee cries can be exhilarating, sometimes all you need is a
broken guitar, and an equally broken soul to hush you. Fuck love, the
sobs of a shattered soul are way more realistic.
That's what you're getting on Old Mate's debut LP. It's the solo project from Pat Telfer, a member of the aforementioned Bitch Prefect. But whilst Bitch Prefect almost confine themselves to scratchy, de-tuned musings, Old Mate is more diverse in the offerings, the seafood platter to BP's BBQ. Also, whereas Bitch Prefect like to keep things at least a little upbeat, and inject some morbid humour, Telfer is as depressed as they come. Someone, give the guy a hug.
Now, that might sound a little forward. I mean, I don't know the guy. How can I make assumptions about his life, and about what he's trying to say? Mr. Telfer could be a bounding lil' ball of energy for all I know. But the Adelaide aesthetic is there, and it sings loudly, especially in the lyrics. On "February'", Telfer opens up, "Home's where I'll be, if you're not next to me. I'll stop myself from drinking beer. I'm holding in my tears…I'm lonely, but only without you", as miserable, rain-soaked cowboy strums resound with funeral-esque finality.
And then there's "Requesting Permission", which has to be one of the finest songs released from a purely Australian perspective. It showcases Telfer as a modern day Paul Kelly, a poet with a guitar, a knack for putting the guilt in our throats, and creating a chokehold of emotions. "Every day I go away, and I wish that I could stay. Every now and then, I find that I'm going out of my mind", points to a guy who's tearing his hair out, and knows that he'll never find a solution. He's stuck in a rut, a trap of his own creation, and getting out of there is going to be harder than breaking Han Solo out of Jabba's Palace. Throw that curveball of truth next to a brilliantly simple guitar solo, an alien whistle and more wistful regret than that shot of Patrick Swayze looking out at the Byron Bay surf in Point Break.
There are a few kinks to be worked through on the album however, namely the constant changing of tones. Although that does make for a constantly evolving record, it makes things messier than the results of giving a 2 year old a week-old, unrefrigerated chilli con carne. Don't get me wrong, this album has more heart and originality packed into it than the majority of records, but there's a bit of a lack of clarity and cohesiveness to the middle of the record.
However, maybe that's the point. This isn't a professional record. Rick Rubin didn't twist knobs with his tentacle beard, and there wasn't a guest verse from A$AP Rocky. It's a vibrant mix of noise, sadness, confusion, and self-defeatism. There is so much going on in Pat Telfer's brain, and the bloke has condensed it into something that reeks of originality. He's taken sadness, something that at this point seems passe, and he's made it interesting and gut-wrenching again. Like a car-lift, Old Mate is a simple pleasures that releases a lot of pain and stress. Who needs shit like Morrissey or Robert Smith when you've got Old Mate?" - Soundly Sounds
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
생일 축하합니다 나니~ it's my birthday!
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have a great time there :DReplyDelete
and happy birthday again! LOL
HAPPY BIRTHDAYYYY!!! And I really can't get over how amazingly hot your hair is!!! I want that colour!!ReplyDelete
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enjoy your time and everything!
- AnonymousDecember 21, 2011 at 6:40 AM
why are you so fucking obsessed with korean things and language? no matter what you do, you will never be korean. so stop. it's pathetic and annoying.ReplyDelete
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Heeey, i just realised 21st on the 21st .. HAHA. I'm so retarded, anyways, have a safe trip :DReplyDelete
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Aww happy birthday love! And Merry Christmas :D I just noticed that I'm part of your homies on the sidebar, thanks heaps <3ReplyDelete
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you too!!ReplyDelete
Also, Happy birthday!!! hope you have a wonderful time with your parents.
Anon: Why are you so obsessed with me? :CReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 21, 2011 at 7:54 PM
If you can dream it, you can do it. Don't stop believing. Someday. you will be Korean.ReplyDelete
Again, HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY! <3 :D Hope you had a great one so far! ^_~ReplyDelete
Let's go eat some Korean food when you come back to the city, so you can become more Korean, like me. Because I am awesome and you just want to be like me! AND WE ALL KNOW ITZ!
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LUVZ U! & See you soon <3
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merry christmas and happy new year <3
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I hope you have a fucking awesome day and week, party it up like a boss and may 2012 bring you more happiness, success and love.
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Happy belated birthday Nani! And merry Christmas and Happy New Year's too ^^ Aww don't feel so bad about not having got her something already. It's never too late to get one for her now :)ReplyDelete
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I hope you're enjoying your Christmas holidays at home with your family! Have a good one! :)ReplyDelete
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You asked annoi the Gladnews hoodie I'm selling in my blog. It's still available and shipping would be 5€ ^^
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diese liebe wird nieeeemals nie enden!
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rutsch gut ins neue jahr ♥
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About that GN hoodie. I have no idea how I can prove it's a real one. I've bought it from their 109 store at January'11 and it was one of their best selling items at the moment.
Some pics, it really is Gladnews hoodie, not a fake one. :D
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MY LOVE, thanks for the shootout, I just clocked it now (I'm such a dummy).ReplyDelete
Late late Merry Christmas and soon to be NEW YEAR, I can't believe the year went by so quick.
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Educators, Policymakers and Journalists Gather for Second Annual School Law Institute
"We encounter legal issues everyday and sometimes we don't even know that they're legal issues. For school practitioners, the School Law Institute is a week-long immersion in 'got to have' information and insights with world class legal and educational scholars," commented Dr. Marjorie Parsons, an Assistant Superintendent from Grosse Pointe, Michigan. The 76 other participants at the Second Annual School Law Institute shared similar reasons and interests in learning the law.
Attendance at the five-day conference included superintendents, principals, teachers, policymakers, lawyers, and journalists from across the nation. Jay Heubert, Associate Professor of Education and Adjunct Professor of Law, established the Institute at Teachers College in 1998. The Institute was designed to examine selected issues concerning public and private elementary and secondary schools.
At the opening session, Heubert established the week's objectives "to explore evolving legal standards; to examine the educational, political, ethical, and financial questions that legal issues often raise; to consider ways of using law creatively to prevent litigation and advance educational objectives, and finally - to have fun."
The blend of legal doctrines and everyday application was critical for each instructor to communicate. Rhoda Schneider, the Institute's co-chair, brought her experiences and knowledge as the General Counsel for the Massachusetts Department of Education into her presentations. Like the others, she simplified the legal doctrines and educated the participants in analyzing the issues.
In explaining the significance of the First Amendment and the Internet, Schneider emphasized, "as a matter of law, e-mail is not a phone call. It is more like a letter, but it is really a postcard; anyone can see it. As public employees, e-mails that we write and see fall into public records law. In addition, they are discoverable in cases."
Each of the presenters added key elements to avoiding litigation altogether. Perry Zirkel suggested proper documentation procedures when evaluating principals and teachers. Zirkel is the Iacocca Professor of Education and Law at Lehigh University. He also studies litigation trends in the public school context. Zirkel noted that special education represents one of the most heavily litigated areas in school law, which was in accordance with Schneider's prior statements.
Earlier in the week, Schneider dedicated several sessions to laws pertaining to students with disabilities. She focused on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the federal special education law, which was promulgated under a "value principle, not an efficiency model." Therefore, eligibility to the law adheres to a "zero-reject" mandate. According to Schneider, that would mean "even a child with a profound disability should not be turned away."
"Rhoda [Schneider] clarified the roles of each of the federal laws. We have the IDEA, §504's Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and the ADA. I have a good grasp of each and their distinguishing purposes," Kevin Brady said. Brady [M.A. 1996, philosophy and social science] plans to utilize this information extensively next year. The TC alumnus has accepted a tenure-track position at CUNY's Queens College in the Department of Educational and Community Programs.
The Institute balanced the discussion time between micro-policy and daily decision-making along with macro-policy issues. One of the national dilemmas currently entangling schools is the interrelated topic of education, race, poverty, and law.
"We are now undergoing an immense transformation of American society and the disarming of our civil rights policy which was intended to deal with that transformation," Gary Orfield explained. Orfield is Professor of Education and Public Policy at Harvard and Co-Director of the Harvard Civil Rights Project. He noted our changing demographics; for instance, "our Latino population wasn't really even counted significantly until 1980, but the Census Bureau projects 100 million Latinos in the United States by 2050. That will make us the second largest Latin American country in the world."
At present, the imbalance in treatment and facilities needs to be addressed in our segregated system of education. Orfield added that the current system provides "extremely unequal preparation in schools and high barriers to exit," which is merely increasing the educational divide.
The words "learning" and "law" have become new companion words for many at the conference. Julie Gherardi, a student in the Future School Administrators Academy at TC, mentioned that as a teacher in the primary grades, she "never thought much about the impact of legislation and court cases on educational practice." Indeed, the speakers pointed out that some of these interactions of law and educational policy result in unintended consequences.
This is particularly applicable to the standards movement. As Thomas Sobol, the Christian A. Johnson Professor of Outstanding Practice, stated, "We're all in favor of high standards and accountability," but we disagree on how to reach that level.
Sobol began his session role-playing an administrator who announces a high-stakes exam would be administered at the end of the week to obtain credit for this conference. Laughter immediately followed. Sobol inquired as to what was so funny. He reiterated that the purpose of the exam was to raise standards and to ensure learning at the Institute. Emily Neidenberg, an educational administration student at TC, retorted, "We know that out of fairness this would not exist. If this were true, it would probably deter us from having such a fluid discussion. Instead, we would just try to gather the professors' statements and focus only on the exam." Sobol nodded in agreement then stated, "Every good idea contains the seeds of its own heresy."
The goal of some test advocates is to place a formula on learning. Sobol noted a strange educational phenomenon: "How do we know when English 9 is over? It's June." To ameliorate disparities from similar courses offered at different schools, some advocates of high-stakes testing have pushed for standardization of education. In doing so, they no longer rely on minimal competency tests. Instead, they are utilizing what is referred to as world-class standards as a condition to grade promotion or graduation.
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Romantic Piano Concertos - Medtner: Piano Concertos no 1 & 3
1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 1999-07-01Works: Nikolay Medtner: Concerto for Piano no 1 in C minor, Op. 33; Concerto for Piano no 3 in E minor ("Ballade"), Op. 60
Performers: Scherbakov, Konstantin [Piano]
Conductors: Ziva, Vladimir
Ensemble: Moscow Symphony Orchestra
Born in Moscow in 1880, Nikolay Karlovich Medtner, was one of the elite among Russian virtuoso pianists. He wrote three concertos that bring together the...continue...
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Medtner: Piano Concerto no 2, etc / Scherbakov, Golovschin
1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 1997-11-24Works: Nikolai Medtner: Concerto for Piano no 2 in C minor, Op. 50; Quintet for Piano and Strings in C major
Performers: Bourova, Zuzana; Danel, Ewald; Podhoransky, Jozef; Scherbakov, Konstantin; Tedla, Milan
Conductors: Golovchin, Igor
Ensemble: Moscow Symphony Orchestra
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Chapter 3; A Close Encounter
18th September, 1954
Having had an extraordinarily long and tiring talk with Lyman about my coming to New London, we bid each other adieu and retired to our rooms for the night. I had a unique latency to my actions, and so I set myself to bed and rested for the night.
I woke the next morning to greet my room proper. Without the haze of sleep threatening my view, I perceived a curious surrounding about me. The room was pleasantly papered in a faint beige patina, and I found the carpet to be a plain and rich navy. The dresser, in which I began to arrange my belongings, was placed adjacent to the bed itself, to allow space for the full-length mirror that possessed the opposite side of the room.
The monolithic thing had a peculiar serenity to it. Although intrusive to the design of the room, it appeared to have a natural command of the space; there was not one inch of the room that was not touched by its reflective gaze, and its surface was of an icy appearance, as if a constant frost were embracing it no matter what the heat in the room.
I brought my eyes from the mirror to my valise, and prepared myself again for my morning's travel. As I left my room, however, I bumped into a maid as I passed her. It was an accident in its entirety; and as such, I apologised as any gentleman would, and offered my hand to help her to her feet. She seemed to have suffered a knock to the head in her fall, and her light was out by the time I had raised her to her balance. I gave her aid to help her sit, but as I laid her across the bench I started; for around her neck, wrapped in cold and glimmering silver, was a choker of the sort I had encountered the previous day. Remembering the hostility I had received upon sight, it seemed, from such neckwear-laden women, I laid her down quick, deftly pocketed the garment for closer examination at a later time, and fled before the maid could awaken.
I exited the hotel without disturbing Lyman, for despite the incident in the corridor, now was not the time for an intellectual discussion. I stepped again onto the street, and immediately noted a difference from what I had seen the eve before; the streets were empty, save a few drunkards still inhabiting archways and pavements. The air was also cleaner, for the factories had not yet started for the day, and I noted one more curiosity; a hansom cab was waiting, as patiently as it could manage, alongside the pavement by the hotel.
I gathered my suspicions, and there seemed a consensus; judging from the gratuitous smoke drifting from both the engine and the cockpit, it appeared to be the cabbie from the previous day. I stepped towards the vehicle and, lo and behold, the same gruff and weathered face came into view that had brought me here on my arrival. Walking briskly over to the hansom, I enquired as to his presence.
"Wha'? 've ev'ry right t'be 'ere, don' I?"
I agreed, and explained to him my exact thoughts about his presence outside my lodgings in Putney. I still believe that I had remained tense from our brief encounter on the prior morning.
"'ere; I don' 'afta take abuse fr'm yer, y'know."
Calmly regaining my comportment, I apologised for my outbursts. Evidently I was still shaken by the incident in the corridor, as I regularly pride myself on my manners; to a gentleman like myself, despite my lack of social prowess, a pleasant demeanour was always a goal to strive for.
"I though', right, th't yer would wan' transpor' to-an-fr'm yer bisness."
I started; despite the truth in what he'd grunted – after all, travelling a city this expansive would necessitate transport – I couldn't recall having mentioned any business.
"Wher'd you wan'a head to, then?"
I swiftly explained my destination, but carefully omitted the reason. I boarded the hansom and for the second time, the bar wound itself across the doorframe, and I was whisked away.
After approximately a half-hour's journey, we arrived outside of the grand and towering hospital of St. Bartholomew. I bid a rather-too-sharp farewell to the cabbie, who gave his vehicle no hint to move. I paced along the pavement a little, looking up at the grand, majestic building.
Inside this looming, intimidating building was the main reason for my foray into New London.
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The third chapter to my Steampunk story, a story that should hopefully get some more content once September begins. I really enjoy exploring Conrad's world, so this should be a welcome respite from the inevitable University work.
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Ah, the plot thickens. Nice work. My only suggestion for this for this chapter would be to begin it with the description of the mirror, as this segment is very well done. Perhaps when he wakes up in the hotel and it is the first thing he sees, then we could briefly recap the events of the night before, it it's even necessary to do so.


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Rated 1 out of 5 by DaveBoyce Not satisfied I am returning these pants. Somehow, they are astonishingly fragile. The belt is ridiculous in its lack of substance, and the belt buckle is unreliable, once you figure out how it works. I've never encountered a buckle like it before. There isn't much reason to reinvent belt buckles except maybe to save money by making tiny changes. This is a piece of clothing devised by an accountant interested in maximizing profit and minimizing material costs. I am very, very disappointed. Since this was part of my first purchase, it is not an auspicious start to customer relations. I'm quite serious. My view of Columbia sportswear is not what it was. I will be asking REI clerks about their views of Columbia clothing. April 13, 2016
Rated 4 out of 5 by sharyn silver ridge cargo pants We live in hot and humid south florida and my husband does a lot of gardening and these pants are light weight durable and quick drying. There was a problem however with the belt. It was twisted and could not be fixed as the material around the buckle was sewn in. March 31, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 by Austen Perfect! Can't speak on the long term durability of these pants yet, but I've worn them to work and camping almost every day, along with another pair with different pockets, and the fit, pocket layout, breathability, and overall comfort are all excellent. Best pants I own! February 24, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 by BNATommy BNATommy Tried pants from other vendors These fit best February 9, 2016
Rated 3 out of 5 by TJMC Vacationer Only problem is the rise is too short. If your body shape requires a longer rise, this is not a good purchase. Otherwise, a very good warm weather pant. January 12, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 by FisherofMen Nice! Really like the lightweight material and fit. December 30, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Steve1978 Great Field Pants My job takes me through some serious thick forest and brush. These pants are extremely light weight and comfortable. I still routinely wear my first pair (purchased in 2013) in the field and have since bought two more colors. Although thin, the nylon ripstop holds up to constant pulls from thorns and brush. I also wear them in the winter over a wool base layer. During winter, if it's wet or windy I add waterproof rain pants but in the summer I just let them get wet and they stay comfortable and dry quickly. I've had nylon pants in the past that hang poorly and look cheap, but these hold their form well even after beating them up and washing them more than 30 times. December 17, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by dancer5326 Love these Columbia nylon pants! I love nylon cargo shorts and have been wanting some comfortable, lightweight, quick drying nylon long pants, so bought these in a 44 to be sure they were not tight. (I usually wear a 42 or 40 comfort waist). These lightweight pants are very comfortable in warm or cool weather and also for moderately cold weather over long winter underwear. Only problem is too few beltloops, but they are OK if you remove the fabric belt and use a leather belt. Since I like these pants, I recently ordered some heavier weight nylon water resistant Columbia pants. December 15, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by MJLivi Excellent pants Excellent pants, great feel and quality. Run slightly small but still great. November 27, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by Martin1789 Light weight The cargo pant lets you move freely during any activity ,drys quickly and is light weight which great for hiking. November 24, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Hopper Love em My favorite pants for anything outdoors November 23, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by Cuffy Nice, but Sized incorrectly I love the pants. As I noted in other reviews, they run small. I usually wear a 33 inch waist, so I ordered a 34 and that was just right. However, the length was to be 32 and instead was 34-- mislabeled, apparently. Rather than hassling with the exchange, I spent $10 to have them hemmed. November 19, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by KeysCaptain Quality and Comfortable fit These pants are very lightweight and comfortable while providing protection from the sun. November 18, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by MMW35 GREAT LIGHT WEIGHT PANT There are times I want just a nice comfortable light weight pants. These are the ones - Great look and fit - I am a 33" inseam and just can't find them so I get a 34" and have them hemmed. For the most part with the exception of dress pants my closet is full of Columbia Sportswear gear. These pants follow-on in line with the overall quality of Columbia products. i can purchase a product like these pants and do not have to worry about a thing. Really a very nice pair of pants. November 15, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by WalterDog Nice Pants but Bum Sizes I have several of the Silver Ridge Cargo Shorts and really like the material as well as the fit. I figured the pants would be the same. Based on the reviews here I ordered one size larger but it was too big. I returned it and ordered a size smaller (my normal/shorts size) and it went back also because it was too small. I cannot advise anyone considering these pants to go either up or down a size; I guess you'll just have to try one and see. Since I haven't worn any I can only say that the shorts of the same material are terrific. October 28, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by MidMoClimber Great Lightweight Pants These are super lightweight. If you're looking for hiking pants for summer months, these are your pants. They arent going to do well in the cold, but the dry pretty fast after getting wet. One important sizing note: I had to send the first pair I bought back. You'll want your waist to be a size up and your inseam to be a size down (at least). October 21, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Palomino Great touring pants My husband bought two pair of these pants...tusk and grill for our recent 3 week touring trip to Europe wearing them everyday. He couldn't stop raving about the comfort, lightweight and SPF quality of these pants. They were great for touring on hot days as well as going out to dinner at night. He got a 32 waist rather than his regular 31". The lightweight fabric allowed for easy packing as well as occasional hand-washing at night. They were fully dry by morning. He particularly liked the inner zipped pockets which help secure his wallet, etc. against pick-pockets. These are his go-to travel and comfort pants. An investment well paid for. October 16, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Frinker Light as advertised Excellent wear ability. Looks good out on a hike, or out in public eye. Stands up and conferrable in high heat. August 19, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by 7BMike Need 1" size increments Love the Silverridge. I've had several pairs of the convertible pants all in waist 30. Perfect fit. So I bought the non-convertible "cargo" version in 30" but they were slightly too small. (The website DID say they ran a little small.) So I returned and bought the next size up (32") Too big (as expected). I just wish they made these great pants in 1" increments. A 31" would fit me perfectly. 8^( Otherwise I would give them a 5 star. August 19, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by TravelingJan Great pants for travel I bought these pants for my husband. The primary reason was for nice casual pants for traveling in Europe. He loves them. August 19, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Billyray Nice Pants for hiking and traveling Comfortable, durable and well made. They seem to be a little small for me, especially the thigh area when hiking. A friend of mine told me they run a little small so I ordered one size larger. I typically wear 38 and I'm 6'2" 215lbs. I would prefer a looser fit in the legs. August 14, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by lmfrf Great pant Picked up the Silver Ridge Cargo Pant for wet wading and walking through the woods where there are no trails. The pants might run a bit small on the waist size but I am thrilled to find a company that offers an inseam longer than 32 (seems like most companies only expect people to go outdoors if they have short legs). Three things that I really like about the pants are the cargo pockets that don't balloon and stay very snug to the leg, the extremely sturdy rivet closure at the waist instead of a plastic, sewn on button, and the belt loops that allow me to use the provided belt or one of my own. August 11, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Gober Cool Pants These pants are so comfortable after I got the correct size (suggest you size up 1 size). They wash well, dry quickly l and in our Texas heat they really do keep you cooler. July 24, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by mikchas Great slacks Very comfortable. I love all the pockets. July 16, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by EuropeanTraveler Get One Size Larger! Great pant for traveling - lots of secure pockets, lightweight, washes & Dries quickly. It's the only pant I take with me to Europe. Definitely get one size larger. I had a pair that I bought a year ago (made in Vietnam# - 34x30. The new pair I ordered - #made in Bangladesh) were very tight - I returned them and got a 36x30 and they fit great!!! July 8, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Val53 Multipurpose pants! I ordered these for my husband, who is a big fan of Columbia insect blocker pants. These are not just good for hiking but are nice casual pants, especially for warm weather, and pack down to nothing for travel. July 4, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by malka74 Nice pants, not the color they appear to be online These pants are great. Lightweight, good for gardening, which is why I bought them for my husband. Two words of caution...they run long, so although he wears a 34 length in every other pant, we ordered 32. We knew to do that because he has another pair that are 34 length and they are way too long. Got 36 to have them loose for gardening. That worked. But, I ordered gravel, which looks gray on the website. I also figured that, in life, gravel is gray. Well, they are green. I've never seen green gravel before. I guess I should have called Columbia to double check the color...but also suggest they use a more appropriate name for green pants, particularly if they show up gray on the website. My husband kept them though, since they are just for gardening. July 2, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by BobDenni Silver Ridgt Cargo Pant We haven't had the high 90 degree weather that I purchased these for but so far they seem to be exactly what I was looking for. I use these under my riding pants more as a base layer rather than an outer garment. I can remove my riding pants and have comfortable pants to walk around in. I do some touring on my Motorcycle and need pants that do not add heat or bulk. The wicking attribute is a plus for cooling as it slows the evaporation of perspiration but helps keep me dry on long rides. The pants are small in the waist but not in length, purchased a size larger and they fit fine. The last long ride was 11,460 miles round trip. 72 day mostly camping, another reason for lighter weight. On a Motor Cycle the requirement for light weight and pack small and light is imperative. July 1, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Gregels Pants Just as comfortable as the shorts. June 28, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by Somebody Confusing I had bought Silver Ridge convertible pants at REI. I am one of the MANY in between sizes, a 31 waist. The 32 waist fit fine. They didn't carry the regular Silver Ridge cargo pants there so I order them online. They are too big, fit like a regular 32 inch waist fits me,,,falling off. Seems to be a confusing size difference in the style of pants, I am going to send them back and try a pair of 30 inch in the Silver Ridge cargo pants. June 13, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by SEAJAMS Comfortable and functional Only worn these once, but really like them and they are very comfortable. I expect to get a lot of use out of them. May 20, 2015
Rated 3 out of 5 by Iggs Men's Silver Ridge Cargo Pants Overall a good product in terms of quality. However, the issue with this pants line, and its a BIG issue, is that they run extremely small if you have any type of an athletic build, particularly in the leg/butt area. I normally take a 33/34 size waist and most times i have a little extra space in a 34 waist pants. I ordered these in a 34 size and I couldnt even get them up past my thighs to buckle them and I am 6'1 205 lbs. Great pants if you have a thin build and legs like a bird, otherwise I recommend ordering these pants in a size or even two sizes bigger than your normal pants size. April 11, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Rags I LOVE MY CARGO PANTS I have been wearing Columbia Cargo pants for a couple of years now and still absolutely love them. I used them for everyday use and hiking. April 10, 2015
Rated 2 out of 5 by JAT137 Fails to live up to your usually high standards I've owned Silver Ridge pants in the past and hoped that you had made some improvements. Sad to say, you haven't. The thing that bugs me the most about this pant is that the belt loops are not distributed in such a way that the belt holds the pant uniformly all the way around. The pant can dip/sag between some of the loops. This makes for a lousy fit and lousy look. The belt, by the way won't stay securely adjusted as to length and the snap doesn't always work consistently/easily. Fix these for me and I'll be first in line to buy a few pair. Thanks! April 9, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by DancerMike tough and light These pants are light and breathable and also tough! Great for all day wear, from trail to street. March 12, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Tom71 Great Summer / Travel Pants I bought a pair to travel with in warm climates and they met every expectation.. They fit great, resist wrinkle and are cool and light but with a sturdy feel to them. I looked at other recommendations and went a size up with a bit of trepidation -- but they fit perfect! March 3, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Don40 AWSOME PANTS The men's silver ridge pants are great.I live in south Texas so light weight and breath ability is very important. I can't say enough good things about them!! GREAT PRODUCT!!! February 19, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Chico787 Silver ridge cargo pants Material is ultra light, quick drying and rip resistant. These pants rock. They keep you cool while protecting you with SPF 50 on your legs. They tend to wrinkle if you do not immediately remove them from the drier. Hang dry is best. Warning, these tend to fit a little snug (small). I wear a 34 and the 34 is snug. Next, I purchased a 36 and I like the fit much better. Overall, I'm buying 5 more pair if they go on some type of sale Mahalo Chico January 30, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by Cowboy342 Good light weight pant for light work These pants are great for light work or just casual wear. However, if you intend to do some real tough hiking or work, the material is not strong enough. I often carry a large pocket knife and after only a few times taking in an out of the pocket the pant began to tear. Also, I often do workouts (pushups, burpies....etc....) during my hikes/light jogs and the pant has begun to wear thin on the knees and around the belt loops. But I often beat the heck out of my clothes, so if you are just wearing them for light use.....great pant. December 12, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by BackCountryGreen Great light hiking pants Pants work great as a summer or fall-weather hiking pant. They are very thin and work well when you don't want to wear shorts or you just need a little bit more covering. I bought them to keep ticks and grass off my legs during summer hikes. Fit well and get the job done. I have not tried them out in wet weather to see how they perform. They won't give you much warmth on cold days. October 13, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Carerra1 The Perfect Pant I get more comments on the look and style. However, it is the first pair of pants that I grab for casual wear. They are the best... and last forever... can't wear them out!!! September 24, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Laikin Fit well Cool pants for working around the property in the summer, I also like the passport pocket useful when travelling. September 14, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Zealand I wanted to like these pants more than "just ok" I bought these to travel light on my trip to Europe this summer and was hoping to cover both sight-seeing in town and day hiking in the mountains. For hiking they were good. They are well made and fit well. But - the pockets are shallow and tight so I wouldn't say they are really a cargo pant. The net is that you can do better for hiking. For sightseeing they just didn't achieve my goal of looking a little dressier than a hiking pant. Also - I wanted black to hide dirt and work better with multiple shirts but they are not offered in that color. Why is this basic color not offered? I didn't want green so got the darkest color available which is Tusk. It was ok relative to dirt but I discovered one glaring issue - when you wash your hands and there is even a drop of a splash - it leaves a large visible dark spot for a few minutes while you try and get it to dry. This was an embarrassing thing given that sink level for me is just about the level of the zipper. Net - the pants are ok but have a lot of drawbacks. I would not buy them again. August 24, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by av88tr sizing Product was not even close to actual measured size or size of prior similar purchase. Returned product. August 17, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by UplandGuide Dynamite pants for active wear.... I am a Fly Fishing guide. I spend a lot of time in and on the water. These pants are great for wet wading and they are very comfortable when rowing a drift boat or canoe all day. I highly recommend these pants. August 13, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by mikeonthego Comfortable coverage. I'm grateful for the reviews of these pants. My waste is a 35" measured so typically purchase 36"x34". Ordering one size up, 38"x34", like some reviews advised was great. The fit was just a bit loose but very comfortable. The lightweight material with a closer fit is not what this 59 year old was after anyway, haha. The cargo pockets don't have flaps, sleek, and won't catch on drawer pulls, airline armrests, etc. It might help to sew the cargo pocket openings maybe 3/8" at the edges so loose objects won't slip out when zippers not closed. Very comfortable in 90 degrees plus. August 11, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by JWells Amazing pants These pants are amazing. I would own 10 pair if I could. I wore them in India and the pants were true to their function, the sweat was wicked away from my legs and dried quickly. They are amazingly comfortable too and breath great. I would give them five stars but the velcro patches for the pockets seem a little small, which is fine, but it feels like they won't last a long time. But in all honesty, velcro can only survive so many washes and uses before it just gets worn out. August 3, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Rob11388 I live in these things Like the heading says...literally...I live in these things - Whether at the office, out on the water fishing, or working a film set - I almost always have on a pair of these. They're super comfortable, dry quickly and look great in any situation. Protecting myself from the sun is something I strive for everyday. This product certainly does that without making things too hot or too restraining. I only wish they came in more colors like green and black. June 15, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by dwishard Very comfortable, but a little small. These pants are very comfortable and lightweight. Maybe a little too lightweight for walking through brush or thorny plants. They do not shed water, so if you get a light color, be aware that water will show, but it dries quickly. They do run a little small. I usually wear a 38X32, but a 40X32 fits great. April 3, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by JoeJoeyJoe Skinny Jean People - These Are For You! If you want to use them for hiking and such, get something else. These are just like all of the trendy skinny jean styles out there. The pants are nice, yet the are very "crowding" in the thigh. I like mine to be a little less binding when I hike. March 16, 2014
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Size & Fit Guide
Size Chart
Size & Fit Guide
Men's Body Measurement (Inches)
|Pant Size
|Varies by Item
|Pant Size
|Varies by Item
How to Measure
- 1. Neck: Measure at the base or thickest part of your neck.
- 2. Sleeves: Start at the center back of your neck and measure across the shoulder and down to the wrist. Round up to the next even number.
- 3. Chest/Bust: Measure at the fullest part of the chest, under the armpits and over the shoulder blades, keeping the tape measure firm and level.
- 4. Waist: Measure around the natural waistline, allowing the tape measure to sit comfortably.
- 5. Hips: Measure around the fullest part of your hips.
- 6. Inseam: Measure from the top of the interior leg to the bottom of the ankle.
Men's Fit Guide
Body contouring fit conforms to movement.
Body skimming fit with end-use mobility in mind.
Modern Classic / Regular
Universal, easy fit for comfortable range of motion.
Most generous fit for a full spectrum of movement.
How to Measure
How to Measure
- Fold up at dotted line.
Place against a wall or other 90 degree surface.
Place heel against fold/wall on flat level surface.
- Mark the end of the longest toe with a pen or pencil.
- Measure both feet and use the larger measurement.
- Read measurement and compare to size chart.
- When comparing on the size chart, determine the closest larger measurement and use that number to determine your shoe size for your country's shoe measurement standard.
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Returns are accepted within 60 days of the purchase date online or in-store. Your apparel must be in original and unworn condition, with tags still attached. Footwear returns must also include the original box.
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