The Sea and the Bells

by

Rachel's

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This is my favorite album by Rachel's.

The only part I dislike is the pause and churning noise as my discman readies itself to repeat the whole thing.

"Rhine & Courtesan" is my favorite track. In it, emotionally charged stretches of music fade into quiet; with nothing but the sounds of sailboats.

The use of volume is very important. The lapses into quiet encourage the listener to think of the record as a whole instead of a collection of tracks; to submerge her or himself into the brilliant, quirky world that narrates without words.

The album is seamlessly put together. Each musician gives a peak performance, no shortcomings rupture the beautiful feel that it creates.

I agree with the bands other viewers have referenced especially Tristeza, and also find this akin to Bright's quieter tracks.

A Side Note:

Also, check out one disc by ShiFt (not shift, nor Shift). Otherwise a terrible hardrock band, ShiFt put out one EP "A Folding Sieve", that starts of with a song "Rolling."