Firetail goes for a subtle style with the subdued “Nylon”. By opting for such a delicate touch, the pieces resonate much more strongly. Over the course of the journey everything feels so soothing and so familiar. Every piece builds off the last, resulting in an unspoken narrative. By taking on a hushed awe, the pieces have a meditative quality to them. Volume works wonders in revealing the many charms, the gorgeous twists and turns that Firetail embarks upon. Gentle to its very core, Firetail’s restraint results in an interesting intersection of shoegaze meets drone, post-rock meets classical. Multifaceted, Firetail presents a soothing sort of realm one that feels vibrant.
Pastoral imagery flashes across the tactile work of “June Bugs” which opens the collection up with an understated gracefulness. Coming into bloom with such care the entirety of the piece works wonders, delving into a mysticism of sorts. On “Own Temple” the song burrows into the psyche, as various guitar feedback gathers greater levels of intensity. Usage of layers further ensures that the evolution of the track becomes outright impossible to fully pin down. By far the highlight of the collection comes at its conclusion, the intricate ornate “Rose Keeper”. Aptly named, the song possesses a tremendous amount of color. Embracing a hypnotic sort of looping everything simply revolves around the deeply felt heart of the piece, the tender tones.
With “Nylon” Firetail effortlessly merges ambient, rock, and drone into a satisfying reassuring whole.
Pastoral imagery flashes across the tactile work of “June Bugs” which opens the collection up with an understated gracefulness. Coming into bloom with such care the entirety of the piece works wonders, delving into a mysticism of sorts. On “Own Temple” the song burrows into the psyche, as various guitar feedback gathers greater levels of intensity. Usage of layers further ensures that the evolution of the track becomes outright impossible to fully pin down. By far the highlight of the collection comes at its conclusion, the intricate ornate “Rose Keeper”. Aptly named, the song possesses a tremendous amount of color. Embracing a hypnotic sort of looping everything simply revolves around the deeply felt heart of the piece, the tender tones.
With “Nylon” Firetail effortlessly merges ambient, rock, and drone into a satisfying reassuring whole.