Bear In Heaven – Beast Rest Forth Mouth
Jon Philpot and his fellow caniforms produce a sound that sways with grace and elegance. The band’s comfortable mix of percolating electronics and warm human voices is given direction by a defined pop sensibility.
The song writing emphasizes inescapable melodies and a pleasing patina of psychedelic propulsion. It isn’t a raging trip of overwhelming intensity but rather a brief respite from the sharp edges of real life.
This salve for the soul might be just what you need the next time reality loses it appeal and the world of dreams and wonderful notions sounds like a better way of thinking. Rob Hudson www.bearinheaven.com
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