the second full length release from this uk resident follows his 'lion devours the sun' album from late 2006 on kranky. on 'how shadows chase the balance', mathew sweet uses the same formula that he has employed previously; one microphone, one acoustic guitar, a few random instruments, a couple of field recordings and a deft understated touch with the mixing process. the album is one of the most unassuming and engaging recordings of the year. it is intimate, extremely personal and spectral in presence. for fans of tower recordings, jack rose, matt valentine, skygreen leopards etc.