The High Llamas - Cold and Bouncy [Japan Bonus Tracks]

Cold And Bouncy is an accurate description of The High Llamas' music, in many ways. On the surface, it's light and airy, with sprightly or sighing melodies, sometimes quite detailed, but that very attention to detail keeps the music at an emotional distance -- it's easy to admire Sean O'hagan's skill, but a little more difficult to be moved by it. Still, there's a lot to be said for being evocative, which The High Llamas certainly are. Like its predecessor, Hawaii, Cold And Bouncy floats between involved instrumentals and songs, relying on texture more than actual songwriting. Read More