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Filaments EP
Aiding and Abetting
Jon worley
Quinimine hails from Montreal and is a product of the Mile End (you might recall
my decidedly positive reviews of Molasses, another band from the same sorta scene).
There are elements of roots, noise, jazz and more. Basically, this stuff is crafted
to the extreme, and yet it sounds homey and warm.
As befitting an "art roots" act (I kinda like that label, though I'm
sure the band would--rightfully--hate it), Quinimine covers Kurt Weill and an
old folk standard along with three original pieces. Each has a distinctive sound
that could only come from this band.
Astonishingly beautiful, and even so, still quite approachable. Quinimine isn't
art to be appreciated from afar. These songs demand the most intimate sharing
imaginable. Prepare to immerse yourself. |
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Filaments EP
Action Attack Helicopter
Dan Magnum
First of all, this band gets an A+ on the layout and packaging. It's nice to see
something like this come my way every so often. Simple and elegant, just the way
I like it. The CD even gets tucked away in its own little black envelope. You
know what else is simple? Everything. Quinimine, to some, will probably get written
off as being just background music. Sure, it's not loud, it's not rock and it's
not supposed to be. It's very well written instrumentally and softly sung by Gary
Jansz and Alice Cantine. With the incorporation of a banjo on tracks like "Median
States" and "September Song" you almost get a country-ish feel
for this but I can't help but be reminded of Hayden. The perfect music for reading
the paper on Sunday morning. This is my top pick this month. |
