Bay Area record label Parks and Records is throwing in an extra bonus to pre-orders of the new album from Silian Rail [above]. Anyone who orders the instrumental duo’s latest release, Parhelion, can choose between getting a Shuteye Unison self titled CD or a Carcrashlander self titled CD for free – all for the very reasonable price of $8.
Parhelion is filled with the kind of adventurous [yet, melodic] instrumental wandering that has become the signature sound of guitarist Robin L. and multi-instumentalist Erick K. Together they manage to make songs that feel like a narrative; tenuously shifting enough without overindulging in an avant-garde sonic masturbation of sorts [which is sometimes my least favorite part about instrumental bands]. If you close your eyes you can almost see a short film unfolding.
The offer ends June 30th and as a bonus to your conscious and the earth, a portion of all sales at Parks and Records go to statewide and national non-profit park organizations.
Preview snippets of Parhelion below:
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-Nicole Leigh