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Animal Life by 27
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fave it Quirky | Progressive Rock
9 tracks | 41 minutes
Released Oct 2003
on Kimchee Records
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If I, and not SPIN, had the power to proclaim instant modern classics, I would dub Animal Life the first widely accessible, no-assembly-required hit album of the year. 27 (is) the next coming of intelligent and infectious pop.--J. Kownacki, Splendidezine
Editorial review
27's roots in guitar rock bands like the Dirt Merchants and Spore offer no indication of the raw power and beauty to be found on Animal Life -- its grim yet ethereal sound occupies the space between the wasted blues-rock of fellow Bostonites Come, and the slow-motion psychedelia of Mazzy Star and Low, complete with electronic textures and eclectic samples that ultimately render such comparison points moot. Maria Christopher's sensuous, impassioned vocals are the focal point here, but Ayal Naor's guitar leads are remarkably expressive as well, shifting effortlessly from to chiming atmospherics to crunching drones -- the songs rise, curl, and twist like smoke from a cigarette. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
Bio / Background
Maria and Ayal of 27 are influential players in Boston, having introduced innovations in noise to the hard rock and melodic rock scenes surrounding their previous bands. Maria's Dirt Merchants signed to Sony Epic Records, releasing their debut Scarified in 1995 and recording a follow-up that never saw daylight thanks to the age-old "A&R guy skedaddles, leaving pet band reeling in his wake" scenario. Ayal has played in an array of heavier noise bands, one of which, Spore, attained some renown via releases on the Taang! label. The two formed 27 in 1998 with Thos Niles drumming. Neil Coulon took his place in 2001 and adds other musical elements such as clarinet and piano to the mix.
27 are adept at creating songs that are quite measured, even hypnotic, in their beauty. They skillfully manipulate song dynamics to evoke rushes of feeling, even while experimenting with various musical styles that somehow all manage to maintain 27's individualistic sound.
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27 is a very good numberleo9teen wrote on April 30, 2008
Just recently discovered this incredible band, via their newest cd, Songs From The Edge of the Wing (Danger Bird in particular). This is an older cd; their sound has gotten deeper since these days but I recommend it nonetheless as a starting point.