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With Compathia, Ben Chasny takes Six Organs of Admittance further in the direction of "songs" in the traditional sense (as opposed to extended, largely instrumental, raga-like jams). Assuredly, these aren't pop songs, but they are, most definitely, songs. With Dark Noontide, Six Organs' previous effort, Chasny's folky eastern melodies were balanced by his chant-like moan. But with Compathia, he sings on every track save one, the brief title track (which functions as a beautiful instrumental breather mid-album). His voice is also noticeably pushed forward in the mix, and the songs themselves are less cluttered by percussion and other instruments, further emphasizing Chasny's singing and lyrics. As a result, Compathia almost recasts Six Organs of Admittance as a recording outfit: more of a psychedelic singer/songwriter outing now than a (largely) instrumental drone-raga folk concern. John Fahey,Robbie Basho, and Sandy Bull still come to mind when it comes to Chasny's playing, but he has simplified his style -- in a good way -- accomplishing more with less. A dark, orphic guitar figure rings though each track as Chasny tells us (for example) to "run from nightmares" (from "Run!") in a voice that sounds like it knows what it's talking about. With Compathia, Six Organs could be thought of as Devendra Banhart's sober, less whimsical companion.
Six Organs Of Admittance includes: Ben Chasny (acoustic guitar, guitar).
Recording information: Broadway House, Santa Cruz, CA (02/2002-03/2003); The Broadway House, Santa Cruz, CA (02/2002-03/2003).
Note: Ethan Miller from Comets on Fire contributes sitar to "Somewhere Between," as well as a searing burst of electric guitar to the album-ending "Only the Sun Knows" (the clear standout track), perhaps in repayment for Chasny's appearance on Comets' 2002 release, Field Recordings from the Sun. ~ Jason Nickey
Personnel: Ben Chasny (vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, percussion, bells, electronics, tapes); Ethan Miller (guitar, sitar); Ryan Hildebrand (bells, sound effects); Ray Hildebrand (bells).
Uncut (p.120) - 4 stars out of 5 - "[Chasny is] an endearingly flaky virtuoso." Compathia Music | List Price | $14.98 (You save $3.39) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, Dance, Blues, Alternative, Psychedelic, Enhanced CD | | Label | Holy Mountain | | Orig Year | 2003 | | All Time Sales Rank |  77596  | | CD Universe Part number | 6250152 | | Catalog number | 82614 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Oct 14, 2003 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Personnel | Ben Chasny - vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, percussion, bells, electronics, tapes
Ryan Hildebrand - bells, sound effects
Ethan Miller - guitar, sitar
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