![]() Laura Gulley - violin (12), multitracked string section (4)Ĭlint Heidorn - electric guitar (2, 4, 6, 8, 9)ĭomenick Panzarella - electric guitar (6) Redfearn - voice, accordion, synths, baritone ukulele (7, 9)Ĭhris Sadlers - contrabass, electric bass (9) Orion Rigel Dommisse - voice, Acetone Top 5 organ, Hammond B3 (6, 10), Wurlitzer electric piano (12)Īlec K. Redfearn creditsįrank Difficult - percussive racket and electronic sounds My melodic obsessions and idiosyncrasies remain imbedded in the music, and I suppose they always will be." – Alec K. These latest songs have been built around the keyboard and accordion, but it still sounds like us. Probably the biggest change in our sound is the addition of Orion on the Acetone Top 5 organ and vocals. I've tried to move away from the Eastern European/Gypsy sound.we've always tried to change things up as we went. I spent a lot of time obsessing over kraut-rock, space rock and psychedelic rock in the past few years, so that influence is bound to be felt. This record is probably the most accessible of our releases so far. ![]() I've trashed dozens of tunes along the way. "I spent about 6 years writing for this record. The music touches on elements of Americana, folk, European cabaret, minimalism, noise, and progressive rock, but it ultimately transcends all categories except for 'excellence'. These songs are performed by a band who use unusual instrumentation (male and female vocals, accordion, double bass, French horn, organ, drums, percussion, electronics + many musical guests) in interesting and creative ways. The group's unmistakable sound is the result of Alec's songs, which have poignant melodies and lyrics filled with doom-laden imagery. ![]() It is their 7th album, their most widely approachable release and features striking artwork and photographs! Sister Death explores the mysteries of life, death, love, loss, creation and destruction, subjects that have informed Redfearn’s songwriting since the early 90s. ![]() Many buzzwords have been used to describe the band’s playing and Redfearn’s composing and arranging, but they all fall short of conveying the dark beauty of the music and lyrics. They are one of the great uncategorizable, creative ensembles of our time, crafting a music that is distinctly theirs alone. Redfearn and the Eyesores have been making uniquely rewarding music for over 15 years. ![]()
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