Ten Sticks - T_S (2020) EN

Ten Sticks is a duo from UK's Newcastle (interestingly, there's another Ten Sticks but coming from Czech Republic) for whom instrumental improvisation is part of their nature. The musicians just released a collection of singles and remixes from 2014-18 entitled T_S.

Not to beat around the bush, for me the best improv music is one that doesn't show it's improved. And it's exactly in this example. The music of the band is based on the combination of guitar, drums and electronics including sometimes keys. And the whole thing sounds as if it was deeply thought-through aiming to create unique atmosphere in which everything is possible. Outstanding drums noise (The No.63 Bus Exploded into Light), electronic chaos (Line (Rail Cables)), subtle piano passages, this all can be found on the album.

And then, there are also remixes of songs from bands such as A Festival, A Parade and Ten. Undoubtedly they are some talented guys and although the albums is made as a collection of single tracks, it sounds like a well-constructed whole.

T_S costs whatever you want to pay.

Check: The No.63 Bus Exploded into Light

Country: UK

Genre: improv post-rock

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