Emeralds - Just To Feel Anything

http://editionsmego.com/release/eMEGO+150

"'Just to Feel Anything', the new album by Emeralds, surpasses all expectations, just as its predecessor, 'Does It Look Like I’m Here', did in 2010. This expertly recorded new album sees the band deliver plenty of their distinctive aesthetic for old fans to enjoy while offering a new range of fresh, exciting ideas for newcomers.

'Before Your Eyes' begins the record with a steady build-up, which bleeds into humid layers of synthesizer pads and warm guitar. The track sets the tone perfectly for 'Adrenochrome', a fast-paced excursion into new territory for the band. The calm after the storm appears in the form of 'Through & Through', with its contemplative strokes and heart-wrenching atmospherics. 'Everything Is Inverted' is an energetic rush of monolithic guitar leads, pulsing drum machine, and driving sequences.

Still, it's on the second half of 'Just to Feel Anything', a triptych of tracks, where Emeralds adroitly demonstrate why they are a cut above their contemporaries. 'The Loser Keeps America Clean' kicks off the b-side by diving into the deepest fathoms of their experimental oeuvre. As the final bursts of static dissipate we are led into the opening chords of the eponymous 'Just to Feel Anything' a new zenith in Emeralds' repertoire. The album closer, 'Search For Me in the Wasteland' sees mounting layers of brightly strummed guitar chords blossom into a storm of color and expertly crafted textures-- a truly majestic end to an immense album.

With 'Just to Feel Anything', Emeralds shine a laser-sharp light into the future, while preserving their uniquely intelligent historical perspective. The long-awaited next chapter in the Emeralds discography is finally here, emerging as a sophisticated progression in both sound and structure."

Yeahhhh, it's about time.

Excited for this, these guys rarely disappoint.

awesome! so good on record and so good live.

Sweet! Best news all morning!

Nice!

Mego is on fire right now. New Fennesz, Russell Haswell, Mark Fell, Kevin Drumm, BJ Nilsen & Stilluppsteypa as well.

neat

yeah, what a year for mego with earlier releases in 2012 (merzbow/fennoberg/ktl/oren ambarchi + sublabels madness), cant wait to taste that new emeralds lp.

I really liked Steve Hauschildt's solo album. Haven't really got into Emeralds yet.

What Emeralds have you heard? I wouldn't bother with anything that was released before Solar Bridge.

well, Does it looks like i'm here is my favorite one but "Allegory of Allergies" is an ambient beast, (download the "edited" vinyl version, its shorter but better than the one on cassette), a killer records. & i'm not exactly a newbie (& pretty difficult to please) regarding ambient/drone music.

http://youtu.be/uC04p8qtbb4

Well definitely not the album I was expecting but I can still dig parts of it. Way too short though.

awesome love these guys

great news, loved the last one even if they do feel a bit like a tangerine dream covers band at times.

woah this is excellent. On that Adrenochrome track at about 4 mins when the guitar comes in it's just

Liking this one, definitely going to pick it up...

this album is extremely pleasant.

wow, digging the progression

  On 9/14/2012 at 1:46 AM, Tauhid said:

What Emeralds have you heard? I wouldn't bother with anything that was released before Solar Bridge.

Wrong. <3

Album is bearing some resemblance to steve hauschildt's solo album tragedy and geometry.

agreed, definitely hearing elements of the steve hauschildt solo thing.

That one is perhaps not as strong as the previous one, but its still a fantastic record, one of my favorite of 2012. Kinda surprised about the reviews it got. That mix of beatboxes, lush synths & guitar hero madness works beautifully. Very dynamic & trully recommanded.

Yeah I'm surprised by the mixed reviews as well. Really enjoy it and an interesting progression for the band.

Mark McGuire is no longer a member of the group apparently:

https://twitter.com/stevehauschildt/status/286878496100343808

https://twitter.com/stevehauschildt/status/286878508473528321