[Repost from Add to Wantlist; by Niek, August 9, 2024]
Decade-long musical partnership between Mike Barnett and Alex Morton pays dividends on latest LP
Tucson-based bedroom recording project Forest Fallows, comprised of Mike Barnett and Alex Morton, release their sophomore album Palisades today. They’ve enlisted the expertise of John McEntire (known for his work with Stereolab, Tortoise, and Modest Mouse) to produce the record.
The synergy of the decade-long musical partnership between Barnett and Morton sure is palpable in this collection of songs, and I am enjoying it a lot. I believe the press release is spot on by highlighting that the new album is “a blend of the production and style of the 60’s and 70’s with the quirks of 90’s indie and post rock.” It’s a warm sound that is far from dull, a sound that is familiar yet full of surprising touches and sidesteps.
The relaxed nature combined with the creative genius, multi-instrumentalism and stylistic variation makes Palisades the kind of record that’s perfect for early morning listening. It may as well lighten up your daily commute or provide the soundtrack to your daily strolls. Palisades is a subtle and lush record, and it is out now on vinyl at Fort Lowell Records.
