MEGAFAUN | MEGAFAUN
Durham, NC’s Megafaun, known for their psych-folk experimentations, gorgeous soundscapes, lush vocals and pastoral instrumentation, released their third full-length, Megafaun. This time around the trio – brothers Phil and Brad Cook, and Joe Westerlund – eschew the formal exploration of texture, arrangement and sonics for what Phil Cook describes as an organic yet straightforward songwriting process. With each album, Megafaun demonstrates their evolution as a band; not in giant leaps (they are too talented for that) but in finely crafted nuances and rich complexities. Standout tracks include “Serene Return”, “Get Right”, and “Resurrection.” – Written by JFelton
SIMILAR | Bombadil, Bowerbirds, DeYarmond Edison, Mount Moriah, Bruce Peninsula, Sam Quinn
posted by JFelton, October 10, 2011
MEGAFAUN | HERETOFORE
Mini-album Heretofore is Megafaun’s latest release – their third in three years – bringing a distinct and welcome twist on Americana music. 09’s Gather, Form & Fly – an experimental album of pastoral folk and psychedelia – held great promise for the group, however this favorite of critics didn’t quite translate into the success which it deserved. Luckily for fans, the band’s musical experimentations and proliferations continue pushing in new direction on Heretofore especially on standout tracks “Comprovisation for Connor Pass” which clocks in at thirteen minutes, as well as “Carolina Days” and “Eagle.” “Heretofore” indulges and delivers a great set of folk rock, further distinguishing the incredibly talented Megafaun from the rest of the indie folk scene. – Written by JFelton
SIMILAR | Bon Iver, Bowerbirds, DeYarmond Edison, Volcano Choir, Woods
posted by JFelton, October 14, 2010
MEGAFAUN | GATHER, FORM AND FLY
Gather, Form and Fly – the sophomore album from Durham, NC’s Megafaun – compositionally takes their backwoods experimentations to the next level. Megafaun formed out of the now defunct DeYarmond Edison (minus Justin Vernon of Bon Iver) with their 07 debut Bury the Square winning critical praise for their gorgeous soundscapes, lush vocals and pastoral instrumentation. Gather, Form and Fly utilizes more layers of whispered lo-fi sounds and shades of feedback with banjos, finger picking, piano breaks, striking vocal harmonies and Appalachian style fiddles building a bit of an unsettled mood. Gather, Form and Fly cements Megafaun’s position at the top among their indie folk contemporaries.
posted by JFelton, July 27, 2009
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