Laika - Silver Apples of the Moon (1995)

This often overlooked little gem stands as one of the most interesting works to come out of the 1990s. Fiery, dreamy and intense, the combination of dense drumming by Lou Cicotelli and the whisperish but often passionate vocals of Margaret Fielder is probably unlike anything you ever have heard.

Bringing you a cross-over between pretty much any imaginable style, be it jazz, rock, funk, dance, ambient, world music, whatever - Laika's songs are lovely to listen to. Every single time I put this record on I discover new things, often minute samples or effects they blend in. And the album keeps on getting better and better! The detail in this music is mind-boggling. I love this album! I'm going to buy all their other ones, too - just haven't gotten round to it yet. They certainly get a place on my top ten list.

Tracks

1. Sugar Daddy (5:24)
2. Marimba Song (5:14)
3. Let Me Sleep (4:25
4. Itchy & Scratchy (0:54)
5. Coming Down Glass (4:56)
6. If You Miss (5:18)
7. 44 Robbers (4:15)
8. Red River (3:56)
9. Honey In Heat (4:23)
10. Thomas (3:25
11. Spider Happy Hour (1:40)

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posted by Paxjorge @ Sunday, March 12, 2006