230 Divisadero

230 Divisadero
230 Divisadero
locust97
CD
2007-09-18

The transcontinental duo 230 Divisadero make stately, finely crafted atmospheric songs that stand outside the bounds of contemporary musical trends. Their self released langorous drone ep has drawn comparisons to SunnO))) and Nurse With Wound. On their self titled full length debut, the duo of Britain's Matt Shaw (Tex la Homa) and Monaco's Nick Grey have honed in the wide audio brush strokes of their ep and have produced one of the finest blends of Brian Eno inspired art song we've heard in years. 230 Divisadero is simultaneously refreshing and reminiscent of classic acts like Talk Talk & New Zealand's sterling & sadly under recognized act This Kind of Punishment.

Praise for A Vision of Lost Unity

I was reminded of some of Richard Chamberlain’s hypnotic encounters with the aboriginees in Peter Weir’s “The Last Wave.” There’s a metalic industrial sheen to some of the middle passages that again invoke cinematic images, this time of the barren landscapes and factory scenes form David Lynch’s “Eraserhead.” In fact, the album often recalls that wonderful soundtrack, particularly in its creation of unsettling scenes of loneliness and hopelessness. Recommended to fans of ambient snorecore, imaginary film soundtracks, Godpeed, Coil, Nurse With Wound and the World Serpent crowd. 7/10” – foxy digitalis

“A Vision of Lost Unity” is one long (28 minutes) piece of music from 230 Divisadero, which slowly engulfs you like a rising tide, as you lie, shipwrecked, on the rocks far from your home. Filled with swirling synths and slow motion drones, the music is desolate and lonely, compelled to look inwards for the answers. - terrascope

“Matching the sludgy thrum of SunnO))) with the chilling electronics of Coil, A Vision... is awash with atmosphere. All the listener needs do is lie back and let the waves of sound carry them away to the 'misty soundscape' that 230 Divisadero evoke so clearly in the minds eye. ” – Scene Point Blank

““A Vision of Lost Unity” reminds me of Sunn 0))), Earth, Pink Floyd, Clock DVA, and the Tear Garden. Pulsating waves of sonic acid weave through the tapestry that was expertly mixed with precision. Interesting and yet wildly disturbing all at once.” – smother.net

This is good stuff that manages to surprise by combining subtle drone characteristics with repetitious aggression. - Broken Face