I know I've been remiss of late with these blog updates, but other commitments must unfortunately take precedence for the time being. That said, I can't help but make an exception when the good folks over at the Not A Teepee collective produce another of their bi-monthly gems. Midnight Snacks is the longest album they've put together for some time, clocking in at over 45 minutes, but as we've come to expect with these compilations there's not a minute of filler to be found among the 12 tracks gathered here. It'll also come as no surprise to hear that this record features the same eclectic mix of styles and consistent high quality that has characterised all of Teepee's releases thus far, and it's good to see (and hear) that the collective is still going strong, 18 months after its debut release.
Highlights on this particular collection include How Deep Is The Valley's U Got 2 Feed My Love, which channels Prince and '80s King Crimson whilst mashing up grimey synths and choppy guitars; the slow-burning ethereality of tracks like No Rest At Midnight by It Is A New Day and Nervosa by Debutant; the unsetting clatter and gurgling of Matricarians' Boxing Day Leftovers; and the plaintive yet pointed acoustic offerings of Kitchen Cynics and John Hekert. But cliched though it may sound, every track on this collection has something to offer, as its jagged musical journey unfolds from barely-whispered ballads to pulsing electronica. Not A Teepee have. once again, proven themselves worthy of your attention.
As always, streaming and free downloads can be found at their bandcamp page here.
