Observatory
by DIGNAN PORCH
Graham Almond
Graham Almond
It's superb: a diverse mix of styles tis time, but never less than compelling. Released at the same time as Thee Oh Sees, Craft Spells and the Fresh n Onlys all had newies out, but this is the pick.
Favorite track: No Lies.
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Record/Vinyl + Digital AlbumReleased by Faux Discx on 180g black vinyl with printed insert. Edition of 500. Comes with digital download code.
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Forever Unobscured
03:09
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Deep Deep Problem
02:20
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Veil of Hze
02:48
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No Lies
03:32
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Between the Trees
01:35
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Wait & Wait & Wait
04:29
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Harshed
02:41
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I Plan to Come Back
03:06
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Dinner Tray
03:06
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Warm Welcome to Hell
03:15
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Got to Fly
02:40
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Swing By
04:39
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about
Dignan Porch, started life as a one-man bedroom project for band leader Joseph Walsh, has now blossomed in to a ramshackle group of perpetually laid-back sounding humans creating music that straddles the lines between psychedelia, folk, indie pop and grunge.
When the Porch kick out the jams they give the impression that they're careering along with only a couple of wheels still on the road, just about in control, but always on the verge of tipping over.
There is a sadness that lurks beneath many of these rough-around-the-edges pop songs, a blurry-eyed realisation of the boredom of everyday life that seems to creep in to the very fabric of Dignan Porch's sound. The ash tray is full, the can is empty.
The majority of Observatory was written and recorded at home during 2013 when Joe was living in a flat above a used-carpet shop in South London. It was cold and noisy but the rent was low, there were no neighbours to disturb and his room was huge. The perfect setting. The best of times / the worst of times. The band spent evenings and weekends getting their parts down and piecing the songs together. This DIY approach to recording works perfectly for Dignan Porch though, mid-fi fits them well.
This is Dignan Porch's third album (having released a couple on New York's revered Captured Tracks label), and their first for Brighton's Faux Discx.
When the Porch kick out the jams they give the impression that they're careering along with only a couple of wheels still on the road, just about in control, but always on the verge of tipping over.
There is a sadness that lurks beneath many of these rough-around-the-edges pop songs, a blurry-eyed realisation of the boredom of everyday life that seems to creep in to the very fabric of Dignan Porch's sound. The ash tray is full, the can is empty.
The majority of Observatory was written and recorded at home during 2013 when Joe was living in a flat above a used-carpet shop in South London. It was cold and noisy but the rent was low, there were no neighbours to disturb and his room was huge. The perfect setting. The best of times / the worst of times. The band spent evenings and weekends getting their parts down and piecing the songs together. This DIY approach to recording works perfectly for Dignan Porch though, mid-fi fits them well.
This is Dignan Porch's third album (having released a couple on New York's revered Captured Tracks label), and their first for Brighton's Faux Discx.
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released June 16, 2014
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DIGNAN PORCH UK
DIGNAN PORCH create their own skewed variant of power pop, psychedelic indie jangle and
punk.
Whilst heavy on noise and thrills, there’s sadness beneath the skin of the band's warped visions, seeping into the fabric of the sound.
With a strong DIY spirit running through all their activity, DIGNAN PORCH have built a loyal following.
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