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MH-244 Bibio - Hand Cranked  Following the success of his debut album, fi, Wolverhampton, England's Stephen Wilkinson, aka Bibio, has assembled Hand Cranked, a fourteen track collection of idyllic found sound and lazy Sunday musical ramblings. The release maintains a stylistic bond with his debut, again focusing on his love for saturated guitars, warbling effects, and natural beauty, although this time with a slightly more whimsical feel. An increased confidence is also evident, both in the heightened virtuosity of Bibio's guitar playing and with his first appearance as a vocalist on the track, "Abberiw." With his first two albums, Bibio has established himself as an exciting new talent, and Mush is proud to provide him an outlet for his work. |
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| Utterly evocative and painterly - All Music Guide / Simply beautiful - One Week to Live / A lovingly-crafted, hand-made gift - Mojo / A quietly captivating assemblage - The Daily Telegraph / Just fantastic - Lodown / A fine wordless yarn - Miami New Times |
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| Whether it's the fact that Hand Cranked sounds like it's been recorded through a dictaphone, or that it sounds eerily similar to the soundtrack to The Wicker Man which makes it so compelling is neither here nor there. Stephen Wilkinson's coiling melodies are charming, memorable, and present a mix that will take more than a few fleeting listens to pin down. - Lost At Sea |
