auger shell
the narrows (2008) (RRR073)

auger shells third Rack & Ruin offering, is a live EP, where all of the tracks were recorded live in and around Detroit between june 2007 and feb 2008. On the opening track, and alongside the swooping drones, and distant rumbles, you hear everyday chit chat - real people bustling along, adding to the abstract shimmering tones with a real force and prescence. The guitar will occasionally push it's way through the crowd, fighting to be the dominant feature - then a distant conversation will take your ear, as a person clatters past. It is moments like that, which really stand out - the accidental, working in unison with the creativity of auger shell.

Although this wasn't recorded in one take, having been recorded at numerous places in many months - the flow of the EP feels as though it isn't the case. Another true gem, and perfect headphones music.

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