| Death Vessel / Island Intervals |
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| Album: | Island Intervals | Collection: | General | |
| Artist: | Death Vessel | Added: | Mar 2014 | |
| Label: | Sub Pop Records | |||
| A-File Activity |
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| Add Date: | 2014-03-28 | Pull Date: | 2014-05-30 |
| Week Ending: | Jun 1 | May 25 | May 18 | May 11 | May 4 | Apr 27 | Apr 20 | Apr 13 |
| Airplays: | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Recent Airplay
| 1. | May 21, 2021: | KZSU Time Traveler Ilsa Drown | 4. | Apr 05, 2019: | KZSU Time Traveler Ilsa Drown | |
| 2. | Mar 01, 2020: | Alphabet Soup Velvet Antlers | 5. | Jul 03, 2015: | Time Traveler Island Vapors | |
| 3. | Feb 21, 2020: | KZSU Time Traveler Mercury Dime | 6. | May 08, 2015: | Time Traveler We Agreed, Ejecta |
| Album Review |
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| Francis D Reviewed 2014-03-24 | ||
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“Island Intervals” Death Vessel Joel Thibodeau is a neo-traditional folk artist from Rhode Island who records under the name of Death Vessel. While indie folk-leaning like Thibodeau’s first two releases in 2005 and 2008, this 8-song set is often washed with atmospheric soundscapes along the lines of Bon Iver or Freelance Whales. Thibodeau’s thin, light vocals with deeply thoughtful lyrics — "For the nonce I will dream of when we jointly preened triangulated heart" — are typically delivered in the highest registers, providing a dreamlike frosting on the airy arrangements. The album was recorded in multiple trips to Reykjavik, Iceland over a period of years — hence the name “Island Intervals.” The extended time periods for recording have resulted in a collection that while having a common feel can be divided into distinct groups — so all the tracks don’t sound the same. An outstanding contribution to the music of 2014! — Francis Recommended: 4, 5, 6, 2, 7 No FCCs. 1. (5:33) Ejecta – Highly textured, atmospheric and somewhat ominous with the help of a pump organ — with machine-like clanking and bells, plus ghostly, floating vocals. Builds to a little fuller sound toward the end. 2. (3:44) Velvet Antlers – Thumping, rumbling drum circle with busy bass line gives this track a jungle feel — with Thibodeau’s vocals tripping through the vegetation *** 3. (3:28) Triangulated Heart – Playful and whimsical — with Thibodeau’s vocals more childlike. Backed by what could be a children’s chorus, together with toy piano and glockenspiel. 4. (3:21) Mercury Dime – Bouncy and melodic in a more structured arrangement. Lead vocals over guitar, bass and drums — with marimba and horns. Less atmospheric than the first three tracks. **** 5. (4:36) Ilsa Drown – Acoustic and breezy, with fingerpicked strings, and lilting, dreamy guest lead vocals by Jónsi, of Sigur Rós. Backed by Thibodeau’s warm harmonies. Ends in aquatic, burbly effects. **** 6. (4:05) Island Vapors – More determined, driving energy created by drums, bass, piano, and dulcitone. *** 7. (4:18) We Agreed – Folky, acoustic guitar-driven number with sparklingly clear vocals in an amazingly high register soaring over panoramic open spaces. Drums add a nice walking pace. *** 8. (4:43) Loom – Soaring and majestic — if at times, sparse and wistful — over spacy effects. Lyrics express regret as well as wonder. "I don’t want to owe you my/only open road to goodbye." | ||
| Track Listing |
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| 1. | Ejecta | 5. | Ilsa Drown | |||
| 2. | Velvet Antlers | 6. | Island Vapors | |||
| 3. | Triangulated Heart | 7. | We Agreed | |||
| 4. | Mercury Dime | 8. | Loom |