Over the Ocean

Autumn's Grey Solace是来自美国的Dream-Pop二人组合，2004年在加入美国著名独立厂牌Projekt后推出了他们的第2张专辑《Over the Ocean》。可以说，这才是他们的成名作，加入Projekt后的他们才真正达到他们事业的高峰。 他们是很简单的阵容，女生Erin Welton负责主唱与填词，而Scott Ferrell是吉他手兼音乐主脑；前者靓声飘逸，后者梦幻奏乐，合作起来总能恰到好处，宛如云顶观世的一对。 by James Mason The duo of Erin Welton (vocals) and Scott Ferrell (everything else) avoids the "second album syndrome" with Over the Ocean, a sometimes excellent collection of ethereal dream pop that shows the band was right to sign with Projekt. As with most Projekt bands, Autumn's Grey Solace know how to make lush soundscapes that fully engage a listener's attention. Ferrell, with a dexterity rare for so-called shoegaze guitarists, layers his guitar sounds with an ear for detail and not just fuzz. Each track sounds like there are several guitars playing at the same time. And over Ferrell's workmanlike basslines and drums, Welton's airy voice soars and swoops, mingling the techniques of Cocteau Twins' Liz Fraser and Cranes' Alison Shaw. The lyrics aren't always understandable, but their sound doesn't necessarily reflect the words, and the emotion comes out anyway. Welton is a very expressive singer, mixed at just the right level above the music, which never overpowers her voice, but complements her vocal strengths at every step. Very well done and recommended for any fan of shoegaze or dream pop.