Search - Younger Brother :: Last Days Of Gravity

Brilliant!

Wayne Wilkinson | San Anselmo, California | 01/15/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I discovered Simon Posford a couple years ago by accident and was immediately hooked. I thought he peaked in '98 with Are You Shpongled, but this album grabbed me and hasn't let go. He and Benji Vaughan have incredible synergy. The Last Days of Gravity is an amazing technical achievement and a beautiful piece of music. I don't know how many times I've listened to it, but if I'd bought it on cassette like in the days of yore it'd already be showing serious signs of wear. I've ripped it to mp3 and MiniDisc, just so I could emphasize different aspects of the recording. It's that intricate: you can chart your own course through this little sonic adventure. In fact, these guys have inspired me to finally take the plunge and buy some serious audio gear for my home.



I can't recommend this album highly enough. Buy it, put it on, sit back, and enjoy the ride! It truly is a modern masterpiece."

It Grows On You

Kort Kramer | South Florida, USA | 11/12/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Being a fan of Simon Posford's music in all of it's incarnations and having loved the previous YB album, I could not wait to get my hands on this one. I am not sure why it has taken so long to be released, but I finally broke down and downloaded the MP3 version. I was really looking for that Storm Thorgerson cover art though, so may have to get the "hardcopy" when it is finally released.



Until then, I am happy with this digital version. Boy am I happy! :'D



I admit upon first listen it did not grab me.

It is very different from YB's first album, and most of what I've heard Benji Vaugh and Simon Posford. And at first I thought that was bad. But repeat listens revealed how wrong I my first impression was. It is very different, but in a good way. The starkly digital trance music both artists are known for is almost non-existant here. It has been replaced with a more organic and human sound, one I find quite appealing.

There are shades of Celtic Cross here, and perhaps even a touch of psycadelica a la Amorphous Androgynous, but in a good way. ;']



Whatever it is, it is captivating, and something you'll put on repeat and not tire of. At least that has been my experience so far. There is always something new to hear. While it has not flat out dance numbers, it will certainly get you going between the more laid back tracks.



Pick this up, it is a downtempo electronica gem."

OH...MY...GOD... - THIS MUSIC WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE. IM NOT

DS | Portland, OR USA | 10/06/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Younger Brother, if you didn't know, at the forefront of psytrance music, led by Simon Posford (aka Hallucinogen). His other projects, such as Shpongle, are absolutely incredible, and are absolutely worth purchasing. This album and YB's previous album, A Flock of Bleeps, though, are without a doubt not only Posford's best work, but the best albums ever created. Period. I know that sounds like quite a stretch, and I'm a HUGE fan all kinds of music, ranging from the Beatles and Pink Floyd all the way to Beethoven, but once I heard this music I knew that it simply cannot be topped. It goes beyond music, eliciting visual, touch, and other sensory stimulation. When listened to with the right friends (I listened to both albums with my friend Lucy ;-), these albums will FOREVER CHANGE HOW YOU LISTEN TO MUSIC. It is stylish in ways that no other music has ever achieved, it is creative beyond anything to come out in YEARS, and and it is more unique and engaging than ANYTHING in this genre, or any for that matter. This is not a paid review, and I am in no way benefiting from posting this review - this music is really that good. The key is finding a HIGH QUALITY stereo (the best you can possibly find), turning down the lights, hooking up with your special friends, and listening to the albums FROM START TO FINISH. Be safe, be smart, and KEEP THE VOLUME UP!!! ENJOY!!!!"