Anathallo - Floating World

Anathallo skillfully elicits a range of emotions in their album Floating World. At some points they stay thoughtful and deliberate, only later to give a sense of restlessness, signaling that some magnificent change is coming. Throughout any given song, there will not be one constant rhythm, or a predictable course that it'll take. They use an overwhelming volume of instruments to re-tell these folk stories that have been passed down countless (once you get past one hand it qualifies as countless) generations before them. The band truly seems to have a great feeling for human drama. I say this because it's hard not to become emotionally invested as they start off very innocently and gently, then some unforeseen, powerful, visceral feeling comes up as their feet stomp, hands clap, horns blare, collective voices rise up, and drums resonate. This thoughtful yet energetic brand of folk is full of glorious highs and meaningful lows that leave the listener intrigued and attentive. [www.myspace.com]