Isan - Lucky Cat

Primary Artist
Isan
Album Title
Lucky Cat
Release Date
June, 2001 
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Review by Tim DiGravina
Long-distance collaborators Antony Ryan and Robin Saville present 11 perfectly fragile slices of electronic tone poetry with Lucky Cat. The cute kitty cat cover is entirely indicative of the gentle, sprightly melodies of the album. Analog synths and keyboards linger patiently in the air as slow-percolating beats rise from the ether and then dissipate. The duo's songs revel in atmosphere and their minimal music frequently recalls the icy sounds of ambient innovator Brian Eno. Like their Morr Music peers Múm, Isan has the ability to consistently paint emotions, using a listener's psyche as a palette, through rather basic melodies and arrangements. Read More