Name: Memory Man
Brand: Aqualung

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

88697108772

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2007-08-27

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Sony

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

Total Cap

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Aqualung

Genre GB

Singer Songwriter

Label GB

for an artist who catapulted to popularity by having a song in a television advertisement for volkswagon, matt hales (the primary creative force behind aqualung) has a surprisingly rich and artistic sensibility, qualities that aren't usually associated with mainstream commercial music. aqualung's previous releases revealed hales's penchant for lovely, catchy songcraft, and 'memory man', the artist's fifth release, certainly has those qualities as well - but there's something more here. the album is richly detailed from start to finish, revealing layers of soundscapes over multiple listens. the complex arrangements help create a strong, heady atmosphere, one that is both mysterious and enticing. but none of this is at the expense of the tunes, which are among hales's best, and range from compelling rock to quieter, singer-songwriter moments. in its synthesis of accessibility and complexity, 'memory man' amounts to a fine pop album.

Memory Man

Music GB