http://undertheinfluence.me.uk/taxonomy/term/86/0 en http://undertheinfluence.me.uk/music/ivory_springer/thirty_two_points_on_a_compass <p>It was a random encounter involving a Tescos, a forgotten wallet, and some great Bristol folk that brought this album into my life. Sometimes things all come up roses.</p> <p>This is a marvellous nautical themed bit of work by Bristol's now disbanded Ivory Springer. I'm not sure how popular they were outside of Bristol but it's a travesty that they never made it, or maybe it's not. Maybe it's best that this little gem stays local and untainted.</p> <p>The first track, Fifteen Minute Song, has the most wonderful swagger to it. Halfway through I just knew I was going to love the album. Syncopated drums and tight sporadic stabs of nose. Rock done right. Energy, attitude and intelligence. Wicked production too - these guys have definitely listened to Shellac in their time. </p> <p>All you little Radio 1 wannabes help me out here - get yourself a copy of this album and start taking notes.</p> http://undertheinfluence.me.uk/music/ivory_springer/thirty_two_points_on_a_compass#comments 2003 math-rock rock Sun, 03 Jun 2007 15:35:55 -0500 aidan 50 at http://undertheinfluence.me.uk