STEVE KILBEY & MARTIN KENNEDY "present UNSEEN MUSIC UNHEARD WORKS" (BLACK GOLD RECORDS) 2LP set by CHURCH mainman STEVE KILBEY. These dozen tracks are appropriately atmospheric and ethereal. Kilbey
handles all the vocals, his singular voice revealing more range and
emotional depth with each passing year. Along with the expected
mysticism and non-sequiturs, Kilbey's lyrics are focused on remembrance
and loss while the music is suitably spacious and surprisingly
organic-sounding given Kennedy's background. The clean, crisp
arrangements and production may strike some as a little too adult
alternative. However, they're a nice counterpoint to the heavily
textured, often dense sound of the Church's recent output. The melodies
are often subtle, but they're rewarding. The bass harmonics on "Thought
of Leaving" even give a wink back to the Church's "You Took". All in
all, it makes for an extremely worthwhile effort. Kilbey and Kennedy
must agree, as a second album is already in the works.
Deluxe 2LP set. Free postage £24.99
