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I don't know if the late John Peel ever played Thee Moths, but they seem like the kind of thing he would have liked; there's a primitive immediacy to their folky, lo-fi recordings that I think Peelie would have responded favorably to. This disc is a 4-song E.P. from the duo of Alex Botten and Dominique Ferraton, recorded at Botten's home in Scotland.
The opening track "Universe Prayer" has a thumping drum beat, and fuzzed-out bass and guitar. "Stereo Breath" makes the most of spare ingredients, consisting mostly of percussion and a simple keyboard line. "The Stream" is quiet and acoustic until a sudden interruption from Iron Man at the end. These three tracks feature whispery, recorded-under-the-blankets lead vocals from Botten, and the final track, "Air Pressure", puts the spotlight on Ferraton.
Beyond their self-professed Eric's Trip influence, which I can definitely hear, there's also something in the hushed, minimalist quality that reminds me of Movietone. This is a modest release, but I hear something special here and am looking forward to what comes next from them. (mike.03.05)
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