II, by Shem

II

by Shem

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The Socialist Birder Turn up the sound, turn out the lights, get horizontal, ignite and descend... Favorite track: Descension.

JoopKonraad Dramatic on some moments, dangerous in others and always beautiful; even when the noise seems to resemble a train grinding to a halt. In short, these three krautish movements form a pulsating galactic symphony of epic proportions.

𝙅𝙤𝙚 𝙎𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙡𝙡 Hypnotic neo-kraut with a bit of noise and drone sprinkled on top. Guaranteed to get you stuck on the fractal-like patterns as they slowly build up the pieces to humming entities. Style-smart solutions and finesse glissandos con anima. Oh, what a tangled tasty web they weave! Favorite track: Descension.

vykr I was a little nervous at the start, "You can do better than this," i thought. It sounded oh-so familiar. Slowly though, the noise/density began to unfurl and the music began to spread itself out; the guitar crept from ear to ear, details became discernible, Benjamin channelling his inner Jaki Liebezeit. Three listens later and i have to say "Guys keep on playing music like this, and i'll keep on immersing myself in it." Favorite track: Fall.

DenpaFuzz Taking the kraut greats of the 70's as a reference, the band offers us three long improvisations in which a vintage motorik commands frenzied developments in a successful combination of passages of guitar reverbs and synthesizers. Its drone moments are altered with constant hums that accompany us on this journey to unfathomable sidereal atmospheres. Review: denpafuzz.com/2021/03/07/resena-shem-ii/ Favorite track: Descension.

Andy Crabb Every time I listen to these fantastic tracks, I'm blissfully taken away to the Kosmiche realms. Favorite track: Descension.

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On their sophomore album - aptly named "II" - Shem continue their research mission into the deep field of sonic improvisations, following up "The Hill AC" with a 40 minute journey into cosmic abysses, across obscured nightscapes and into the vastness of space.

Keeping up the momentum with a constant motorik groove, Shem explore both moments of atmospheric calmth and distorted maelstroms of psychedelic bliss, offering the listener a gateway to descend into their realm of musical experimentations once again.

"II" displays the next step in a continuous creative process, and we hope you enjoy delving into these soundscapes as much as we enjoyed creating them!

Credits:

Alexander Gallagher - Guitars
Joel Boye - Guitars
Tobias Brendel - Bass
Alex Meese - Synthesizers
Benjamin Maier - Drums

Recorded between September 2017 and February 2018
at Matti's Space, Stuttgart-Weilimdorf.

Mixed by Alexander Gallagher.
Mastered at Eroc's Mastering Ranch.

Artwork by Alexander Gallagher and Benjamin Maier.

Released by Clostridium Records.

Thanks to everyone who made this record possible!

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released March 5, 2021

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