LP012 - Chris Herbert & Felix

Low Point

Chris Herbert & Felix - As Blue As Your Eyes Lover/What I Learned From TV

Side A - Offering a sneak preview of his 2nd full-length album currently in production for Kranky, ‘As Blue As Your Eyes Lover’ marks a continuation of Chris Herbert’s inimitable approach to ambient composition. Using a variety of collaged found sounds augmented by smears of processed electric guitar and muted percussion, this hypnotic 6-minute track is typical of Chris’ refusal to simply plough the well-trodden path. His subtle and layered blend of field recordings, musique concrete, harmony and dissonance create a thoroughly idiosyncratic sonic world; free from ambient cliché, the rich wealth and range of sounds employed reflect the beautiful chaos of the urban environment from which they are born.

Side AA - Felix is the creative pseudonym of Nottingham chanteuse Lucinda Chua. After several self-released cdrs of lo-fi bedroom recordings, this side of the split single marks the first time Lucy’s compositions have been augmented by additional personnel, in this instance the guitar work of Chris Summerlin. Combining cello, piano and Lucy’s hushed vocals, this specially recorded version of ‘What I Learned From TV’ presents a perfect introduction to the sparse and hauntingly beautiful song craft of Miss Chua.

Heavyweight 70g 7" vinyl, packaged in a clear pvc sleeve with full colour insert featuring photography by Lucinda Chua. Edition of 250 copies.

Review at AngryApe
The Wire, December 2007 - 'Size Matters' review by Byron Coley

As Blue As Your Eyes Lover excerpt (128k mp3, 2.00 minutes, 1.8MB)
What I Learned From TV excerpt (128k mp3, 3.00 minutes, 2.7MB)

UK = £4.75

Europe = £5.25

RoW = £5.75