Monday 17 October 2011



We’ll get her back in your arms

LiSTEN: Marine Dreams "Fold the Sky"

Ian Kehoe describes Marine Dreams‘ self-titled debut album as “a record of modern pop songs,” but adds, “How is this possible? Even Marine Dreams cannot be sure.”  Cryptic, yes, but also wholly accurate.

I’ll hold off on giving you a whole album review until we’re closer to the disc’s release date, and instead draw your attention the the record’s first single, “Fold the Sky”.  Pop songs, by nature, are designed to spark recognition (maybe even nostalgia) through their verse-chorus-verse-hook-chorus-fade out structure.  Kehoe, on the other hand, creates a new architectural pop song, one that’s built on an abstract representation of the familiar structure.  The elements are all there–a familiarity of sound and style, infectious melodies, catchy riffs, quirky vocals, and passionate playing–but they’re put together in a way that sounds unorthodox, maybe even revolutionary.  Unmistakably modern.  “Fold the Sky” is a perfect primer for the well-crafted, sonically rich work of its parent record.

Kehoe is the third Attack In Black member to release solo material this year, alongside Spencer Burton’s Grey Kingdom project, and Daniel Romano (who, incidentally, is giving Marine Dreams a home on his label, You’ve Changed Records).  Rumours of the end of Attack In Black appear to be unfounded at this point; my sources say they’re on a hiatus, but will return at some point.  As much as I’m looking forward to new AiB material, I’m content enough to revel in the amazing albums Attack In Black band members have released on their own this year.  I’ll certainly be adding Marine Dreams to that list when it drops November 8, 2011.

MP3: Marine Dreams “Fold the Sky”
Facebook: Marines Dreams





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2 Responses to “We’ll get her back in your arms”

Ryan October 18th, 2011 at 10:03 pm

I’m not sure where this was available before (I was told it was only on their Australian tour…?) but you can buy Attack In Black’s “Fake Love Songs” EP on CASSETTE from the Dine Alone Records garage sale: http://www.dinealonerecords.com/garagesale/ Only 50 available, but only $6! Ultra-rare!

J. Di Gioia October 18th, 2011 at 10:06 pm

That’s a sweet find, Ryan, thanks!

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