Auralgasms Compilation CD:
Beat Of Dis-content
The Beat Of Dis-content is the first CD
released by Auralgasms. It features some of our favorite selections from the
site. This compilation contains many up and coming artists, as well as some
voices you may be familiar with. You may be familiar with Kristy Thirsk's
voice on many Delerium hits, Tanya Donnelly's voice with Belly and
Throwing Muses, Mark Gardener's voice as the lead singer of Ride, or Violet
Indiana (featuring Robin Guthrie of The Cocteau Twins and Siobhan de
Mare' of Mono).
We hope you enjoy the CD!
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Sonically gorgeous, defined by the band's heavy and embryonic soundscapes, The
Spin is Twenty Four Gone's opus. "Girl of Colours" showcases the band's rich
songwriting, suiting a cathartic ring similar to the sounds of Kitchens of
Distinction, Moev, and the Chameleons UK.
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All of heaven comes down as Au Revoir Borealis sings their wares in orchestral
fashion with masterful precision and artful grace. Smooth rhythms with soaring
ribbons crying unearthly heights. Rich depths anchoring soul in solid heartful
footings. Crashing, clashing, hammering beats of ferocious precision resonating
hearts to captured unison. Sweet vocal lyric expressions leading bold charge to
heaven's gate to plea His grace. ....Heaven answered
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The gorgeous voice behind The Rose Chronicles, Delerium and Balligomingo graces
us with her solo debut. Souvenir features Kristy on her own, as singer,
songwriter and musician.
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Robin Guthrie (Cocteau Twins) and Siobhan de Mare' (Mono) combine for lush,
ethereal beauty.
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Stars - Elevator Love Letter
Their music has been described as "breathtakingly effervescent" and they have
been called the kind of band that "blue lights and fog machines are made for".
Stars' music has an otherworldly blissfulness and a sophisticated epicurean
cool.
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To listen to Tyko is to travel the astral plane in space age comfort.
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An evocative and lush sound, drawing on the best traditions of independent
music, resulting in powerful and often ethereal vocals above a richly textured
musical foundation.
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Wally Gagel is known as a producer/songwriter/engineer having worked with such
acts as the Folk Implosion, eels, Old 97's and the Rolling Stones. This is his
debut album which combines electronic/organic tracks with various guest
vocalists.
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Emm Gryner's sixth album, Asianblue, is a pop record with punk ideals. Full of
undeniable pop-rock, recorded entirely through fan support and without
corporate funding or major label assistance, and released on her self-run Dead
Daisy Records, Asianblue soars above what you might expect of an independent
record with melodic songs, infectious hooks and unique, emotionally-charged
lyrics.
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Singer/songwriter in the vein of John Mayer. Ari has a great voice on record,
and an even better persona on stage.
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The former vocalist of British shoegaze gods, Ride, turns Singer-Songwriter.
Mark has hooked up with Britpop act, Goldrush, as his backing band. The music
is new, but the voice you never forget.
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Sublime and sultry female vocals backed by throbbing electronic beats and
swirling guitars
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If you can imagine Portishead, with more accessible vocals, rich harmonies,
classical style piano playing, gorgeous string sections and the most amazing
beats ever programmed, then you have Daughter Darling.
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Dreamy, female fronted, ethereal indie rock with hints of folk and shoegaze;
The passionate side of Mazzy Star meets the mellow side Coldplay.
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Influenced by such early '90s favorites as the Darling Buds and The Sundays,
The Arrogants retain the ethereal feel of their debut ep, "Your Simple Beauty,"
married with the sunny character of their Southern California roots.
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Infectious trip-pop with enchanting female vocals.
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The soundtrack to a sad, reflective John Waters movie with little dialogue,
shot in tinted blue hues... Dark new wave that finds beauty and romance in
suburban disaffection. They should be your favorite too! Village Voice, NY
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