2008 July 28 » Carl Sandburg Visits Me In A Dream

28th July 2008

Cuchillo

‘Cuchillo’ is Spanish for knife, or is it psychadelic folk rock? The duo of Israel Marco and Daniel Dominguez coming straight out of Spain make up Cuchillo and their self-titled album is a complete delight. Warm and chilling, soothing and contempletive, disciplined yet carefree, Cuchillo is a model for musical balance. The band excels at the lyrically minimalist but sonically lush tune, gently dusting delicate rhythms off their fingers and spreading these morsels of magic to the masses. Think Pink Floyd, with the modern sensibilities of the burgeoning Alexi Murdoch or the late Nick Drake. It’s a weird combination, I admit, but I hear the influences vividly. “Estricta Libertad” is a wonderfully harmonious rock ballad full of oohs and aahs laced over Spanish longing. “Summertime in Sweden” takes on a less serious tone that’ll make this summer last just a little bit longer.

Get yourself a copy of Cuchillo.

Listen to “Estricta Libertad”

Listen to “Summertime in Sweden“

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Carl Sandburg Visits Me In A Dream
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