"I think this is a killer track from their 2010 album Swords. It has an interesting way of taking a comfortable sound and twisting it just enough to draw me into the song. I first heard them play this track during their album launch at the Esplanade Recital Studio a few years back. It’s a well-executed song — really dig the dark and melodic sounds, especially with a powerful driving vibe somewhere in the middle of the song. The guitarwork is really tasteful, no major noodling or crazy lead work which I prefer (laughs).
There’s an intelligent amount of space in between the instruments, especially within the bass and drums. Also, the production was handled by the veteran awesome dude (and veteran sound engineer) Leonard Soosay. The packaging on this release is amazing as well."
- Anvea Chiu (Lithe House)
credits
from 10 for 10,
track released December 3, 2010
Originally released December 3, 2010. From the album Swords.
All songs written, arranged and performed by I Am David Sparkle, with additional keyboards and drum programming by Leonard Soosay. Recorded and mixed by Leonard Soosay at Snakeweed, Singapore from April to October 2010. Produced by Leonard Soosay with I Am David Sparkle and KittyWu Records
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