Music Reviews

Song Of Mercury

Song Of Mercury

Self

This nicely packaged, self released, CD, starts out with a soft sample of an old record spinning sound and smooth vocals and guitar that make me think of Low’s more upbeat moments. Played by Jeff Johnson and Cory Gilbert, with some help from friends on the didgeridoo and the answering machine, Song of Mercury brings in some more technical sounds, spreading out into an almost Jean-Michel Jarre new-ageishness(if that’s a word)that moves into a more folksy acoustic groove. The harmonizing vocals still remind me of Low, but the sound is a bit faster, a bit thinner. Not in a bad way, just music for brighter days. Sorta like mellow indie electronic folk groove, but nicer. Sad and beautiful.

Song Of Mercury, PO Box 678101, Orlando, FL 32867, http://www.songofmercury.com


Recently on Ink 19...

Swans

Swans

Event Reviews

40 years on, Michael Gira and Swans continue to bring a ritualistic experience that needs to be heard in order to be believed. Featured photo by Reese Cann.

Eclipse 2024

Eclipse 2024

Features

The biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.

Sun Ra

Sun Ra

Music Reviews

At the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.