Unlike what I first thought, Gray Young is not a solo artist but a trio from North Carolina. They’re a post-rock outfit and from what I can hear on “Firmament”, they very much have their shit together.
Vocals are used only sparsely in half of the songs, not so much to convey a message but rather as another layer in what are already richly layered soundscapes. Bands like Appleseed Cast and Explosions In The Sky are sure to be found in their top three of influences, yet they don’t sound like a rip-off for a second.
On what is a great album, I especially took note of “First Perennial Fall” with an excellent piano in it, and the title track which whips up a nice storm towards the end. But even when they are using distorted guitars, these guys always manage to sound gentle and warm.
If you are a fan of post-rock or instrumental music, take note of these guys and check them out. They haven’t found a label yet but I’m sure you can pick up a copy of their album through their MySpace page.
Score: 8 out of 10
no label
http://www.myspace.com/grayyoung
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