SHADOW FORMS

This is studio album number three for TREES SPEAK out of Arizona and the second one of 2020 released less than 6 months after "Ohms". Not a lot to choose between the two records as we get that Soundtrack Music/ Krautrock/ Electronic style with trumpet expressions bringing Miles Davis to mind. Just a cool sounding record much like "Ohms" and maybe there's more sequencers on this one and less real drums. Motorik is the word at times. These really feel like companion albums to my ears.

So much good music here and the vibes on "Tear Kisser" is a highlight with the electronics and beats. Trumpet too at 1 1/2 minutes. "Transforming" is mid-paced and melancholic with piano and a lot of atmosphere. Headphone music. "Automat" might be my favourite with the electronic beats being joined by a haunting atmosphere. Then heavy beats which sound so good. Crank this one. "Crystal System" is very spacey to start then beats and trumpet expressions are added as it plods along. Atmosphere too joins in. It's haunting and sparse late to end it.

"Agonize Signal" opens with deep bass electronics that slowly howl as other sounds join in. Some spooky female vocal expressions arrive before 2 minutes but not for long. "Magick Knives" has these fast paced electronic beats with this light synth melody that comes and goes. Deep sounds and atmosphere join in. The sound will change slightly as this plays out. A dog is barking. Trumpet expressions. Sequencers get louder and the trumpet blasts and I'm thinking TD meets Miles right there. The closer and title track is a surprising 8 minutes long and fits right in with what's gone on before.

A really strong album and a duo that continues to impress me. Some excellent guests help out with bass, trumpet and more. So glad I discovered this band.