PROPELLER

GRICE is a vocalist, singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer who was born in London and is currently based in the southwest of England. He began as a drummer, and progressed to play electric and acoustic guitars, electric bass, keyboards, and experimenting with manipulating sounds. In his debut, GRICE has teamed with producer and arranger Lee Fletcher to bring what embodies, in my mind, a modern Beatle-esque Prog/Pop/Art Rock effort. GRICE blends together a rich landscape of instruments, with electronic, trumpet, strings, found sound (including birdsong) and fragments, pedal steel, and full vocal harmonies. The atmosphere is often relaxing, romantic, and dreamy, and quite lush. Propeller is a wonderful album for a quiet, rainy afternoon or a lovely fall day.

Rating: 3.5 stars

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