Slow Six, a rotating cast of talented local musicians constantly pursuing solo and side projects (Nice Daughter, Redhooker and Wires Under Tension) has finally released a full-length follow-up to 2007’s “Nor’easter.” “Tomorrow Becomes You” is well worth the wait and is shaping up to be one of this year’s best releases. The group’s signature string-laden electroacoustic experimental rock sound maintains a captivating balance between electronic and organic elements. Although the number of musicians and instruments has been reduced since “Nor’easter,” the songs remain just as lush and detailed as before with the brilliantly constructed layers. Listeners will fall in rapt attention initiated by the gradual, natural builds to escalating, harmonious interactions between instruments. These dialogues occur in a pliable, oscillating language that varies in intonation with each precise conscious aural decision. The quintet works so well together that the music on “Tomorrow Becomes You” moves as an animated, fluid being taking on new forms with every listen.
The record release show will be held at Glasslands with label mate and current Deli cover star Glass Ghost and the complementary Lymbyc Systym, who is also celebrating the release of “Shutter Release,” on Saturday, March 27. Tickets are $10. Don’t miss this killer line-up! – Nancy Chow