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BATTLE OF LAND AND SEA - 'S/T'

Formats

NTNF008 - CD
751937319429

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Now on new label imprint (same barcode!) a stunning debut: to describe the sound of the battle of land and sea, one might call up images of abandoned sea-worn ships floating through a thick coastal fog. and upon first listen you might call to mind cat power, or the soft glow of songs of green pheasant. but eventually, you start to hear what makes the music of portland based sarah o'shura so special. you get a glimpse of a world through the eyes of a someone on a musical pilgrimage, whether the tales are laden with sorrow or joy, they are enchanting and hopeful. growing up in a remote northern californian town as an only child definitely left its stamp on sarah's imagination. six of the eight tracks on this debut full-length stem from a hand sewn ep the band self-released in early 2007 and revisited for this release. jacob golden produced the album at his home studio in the summer of 2006 and spring of 2007, seasoning the home spun vibe and intimate songs perfectly. mixing took place in both london and silverlake, lending some cross atlantic perspective, which makes sense considering the seafaring thread. for fans of isobel campbell, marissa nadler, cat power etc. highly recommended