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Title: this cd creeps in like a crimson fog.
Review: This elloquent work of subtlety belongs in the lineage with Jeff Buckley's 'Grace' and Sigur Ros's () album.Imaad's quiet, contemplative voice remains clear and cool over the stark string arrangements. The lack of percussion on most of this album leaves a lot of room for ambience as well. The use of droning guitars, harmonium, and hints of middle-eastern modes moves the songs toward a crescendo, giving the songs a breathing quality not usually found in indie rock records.The lyrics are at times vague, and envoke a darkness that is not easy to pinpoint, like Elliott Smith.All of these elements contribute to the record's strongest quality; atmosphere. BUY THIS CD if you like to put on records and zone out for an hour.Imaad also has a myspace if you'd like to check out one of his songs.
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