Gentle Friendly
Kaua'i O'o A'a
Following their recent signing to Fat Cat, KAUA'I O'O A'A sees Gentle Friendly step up a level with a fantastic new album, their first release in over two years. Punchy, restlessly energetic and densely-detailed, it is a cracking, insistent little record and - whilst it recalls the likes of early Animal Collective, Health and No Age - sounds like little else being made right now. Gentle Friendly are the London-based duo of David Maurice and Richard Manber, whose penchant for circular melodies, tidal fuzz and rapid junked rhythms is delivered via an austere instrumental setup of vocals, Casio MT-40 keyboard and drums (sometimes electronic), alongside an array of tapes and electronics. Since forming in 2008, they have released a steady sequence of singular and acclaimed recordings, forging a sound that "whilst informed by a rich tapestry of influences and a particular brand of Future Englishness - is instantly recognizable as their own".
Tracklist
1. Wild Grass
2. Love and Weather
3. Shake Up
4. Autumn Nite
5. Bury Um Deep
6. Infinite Return
7. Channel One
8. Rip B
9. No Future
10. 18 Wave Crash
11. As In Wind
12. Mics On Fire
13. Cloudbusting II