Snow [180-Gram White Vinyl] [2 LP]

by Angus & Julia Stone

Overview

Following their Rick Rubin-produced eponymous album from 2014, Australian sibling duo Angus & Julia Stone return with a fourth studio LP that was self-produced and partly self-recorded. Its title, Snow, captures a certain quality of the album that sets it apart from prior releases; in addition to carrying the group's trademark mellow disposition, it has a subtle sheen that smooths the already slight rustic edges to their sound. Combined with simple choruses that are light on verbiage, and a persistent use of delay, the album takes on a sleepy demeanor that drifts by like a long drive, squinting against the glare of snow-covered plains. That said, it's not without a dose of texture. Drum samples, acoustic drums, glimmering keyboards, piano, guitar twang, and an effects mix of grit and echo evocative of the Edge all contribute to the nearly seven-minute "Who Do You Think You Are." It's also one of the more uptempo tracks, along with "Chateau," a floaty indie rock tune about a couple "trying just to figure it out." The sparer "Nothing Else" relies more on wistful vocal harmonies and affectionate lyrics over an acoustic-electric shimmer. On top of it all, Julia Stone's wispy delivery and Angus' more leathery grain provide a contrast of their own that's especially effective on songs like "My House Your House" and "Snow," where they exchange lines, in dialogue. Still, restraint and that sheen keep everything else in check, resulting in an album for admirers of album-length vibe over song. ~ Marcy Donelson

Product Details

Release Date:	10/06/2017
Label:	Nettwerk
UPC:	0067003106412
Rank:	22128

Tracks

Disc 1

1. Snow
2. Oakwood
3. Chateau
4. Cellar Door
5. Sleep Alone
6. Make It Out Alive

Disc 2

7. Who Do You Think You Are
8. Nothing Else
9. My House Your House
10. Bloodhound
11. Baudelaire
12. Sylvester Stallone

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Angus & Julia Stone   Primary Artist
Ross Irwin   Trumpet
Matt Johnson   Drums
Daniel Farrugia   Drums,Organ
Thomas Bartlett   Keyboards
Maria Stratton   Vocals (Background)
Ben Edgar   Drums,Guitar
Julia Stone   Drums,Organ,Piano,Guitar,Vocals,Trumpet
Dann Hume   Bass
Angus Stone   Bass,Organ,Guitar,Vocals
Pete Wilkins   Drums
Rohin Brown   Vocals (Background)
Eric Coelho   Bass,Vocals (Background)
Fiona Franklin   Vocals (Background)
Mikey Bee   Vocals (Background)
Mylee Grace   Vocals (Background)
Stefan Jose   Vocals (Background)
Vinnie Laduce   Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Blair Sinta   Engineer
Greg Calbi   Mastering
Daniel Farrugia   Engineer
Adam Rhodes   Engineer
Thomas Bartlett   Engineer,Programming
Paul Pilsneniks   Engineer
Eric J. Dubowsky   Mixing
John O'Mahony   Mixing
Julia Stone   Composer,Engineer,Producer
James Yost   Engineer
Dann Hume   Engineer
Angus Stone   Composer,Engineer,Producer
Tim Watt   Mixing Assistant
Eric Coelho   Engineer