Name: Oak Island
Brand: Nightlands

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

sc241cd

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2013-01-21

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

656605024127

Total Cap

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

Artist

Nightlands

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Nightlands is an artist who has captivated audiences with his unique blend of dreamy pop and psychedelic folk. Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of musical genres, Nightlands creates ethereal melodies that transport listeners to another world. With his haunting vocals and intricate instrumentals, Nightlands has carved out a distinct sound that sets him apart from other artists in the industry.

Similar to Vinyl Williams, Woods, and Martin Courtney, Nightlands' music is characterized by its introspective lyrics and atmospheric production. Fans of Steve Gunn and Sylvie will also appreciate the intricate guitar work showcased in Nightlands' songs. His music shares similarities with the likes of Cass McCombs, Charlie Hall, Jeffrey Silverstein, Peel Dream Magazine, William Tyler, Coco, Rose City Band, Sam Evian, C Duncan, John Andrews & The Yawns, Sam Burton, Westerman,Ducktails,and Cut Worms.

Whether you're looking for a soothing soundtrack for relaxation or an escape into a whimsical sonic landscape,Nightlands offers a mesmerizing experience through his enchanting compositions. Discover the captivating world of Nightlands today.

nightlands is the solo project of the war on drugs' bassist and multi-instrumentalist dave hartley, and 'oak island' is the follow-up to his 2010 secretly canadian debut 'forget the mantra'. nightlands takes us on a spirit quest through lush forests down into the uncanny valley. each distorted, silver-voiced melody is wrapped in the sounds of 70s am gold - plucked acoustic guitars, trumpets, dulcimers and hand percussion. in using these pop touchstones, the songs become something close to memories, the faded feelings that tide in and out of you when conjuring the past. to this end, virtually every chord played on oak island is a major-7th, the most nostalgic harmonic grouping. seals and croft produced by mid-70s beetle-voiced brian eno. crosby, hal and nash. beneath the analytics and technical experimentation lie 10 pop songs about sadness and love; this silvery robot has learned what it means to be human and paid a great cost. the elegant, lunar bossa-nova of album standout 'so far so long' with its distant trumpeted satellite signals, offers a slow, confident lilting and wilting, as hartley considers traversing space and time. hartley is a prolific sideman in many notable philadelphia bands and the extraordinary bassist of the war on drugs. listeners expecting a simple side project, however, will be surprised by the boldness and scope of his vision - nightlands is the chuck close painting to the the war on drugs' de kooning.

Oak Island

Music GB