2011, Hippos In Tanks
VINYL FORMAT. While listening to Sleep Over, the brain in humans and other mammals experience periodic intervals of dreaming, hallucinations, and other murky forms of brain activity. Forever, the debut LP from Austin-based Stefanie Franciotti, is a record of pastoral psychedelia, swirling texture, and unforgettable vocal strains, combining both synth landscapes and pop architecture to create an unfolding sense of yearning. her voice weaves in and out of brethren synth and guitar timbres, unfolding over time outlined by minimal drum machine pulse, creating tape-saturated pop gems and ominous moments of synth shimmer that recall both dream pop and industrial urgency.
Her synth work tends towards the warbly atmospheres - they bend and fuse like crusts of dried REM tears - and the songs have a dusty arc, with stark melodies that recall the spacious melancholia of Julee Cruise. Forever possesses an earthy, melting quality, reflecting Stefanie's Texan roots in HD - hi fi meets lo fi, night meets day - dreams documented in brilliant long player fashion. While Sleep Over is primarily a solo bedroom recording project, Stefanie is joined by a live band on tour comprised of fellow Austin psych jammers Christine Aprile, Eli Westbourne and Jesse Jenkins.
Her synth work tends towards the warbly atmospheres - they bend and fuse like crusts of dried REM tears - and the songs have a dusty arc, with stark melodies that recall the spacious melancholia of Julee Cruise. Forever possesses an earthy, melting quality, reflecting Stefanie's Texan roots in HD - hi fi meets lo fi, night meets day - dreams documented in brilliant long player fashion. While Sleep Over is primarily a solo bedroom recording project, Stefanie is joined by a live band on tour comprised of fellow Austin psych jammers Christine Aprile, Eli Westbourne and Jesse Jenkins.
Tracklisting
Disc 1
| 1 | Behind Closed Doors |
| 2 | Romantic Streams |
| 3 | Porcelain Hands |
| 4 | Heavens Turn by Themselves |
| 5 | Casual Diamond |
| 6 | Crying Game |
| 7 | Flying Saucers Are Real |
| 8 | Stickers |
| 9 | Untitled |
| 10 | DonÆt Poison Everything |
Customer Reviews
1 reviews
Anthony D'AngeloThis album is a must-have. Stefanie Franciotti crafts an incredible and ethereal atmosphere with this record that will have you in such a blissful fog for days on end after listening. Every track is unique and diverse. My favorites are "Romantic Streams" and "Stickers," which are the most beat-driven, but the darker, more flowing tracks like "The Heavens Turn By Themselves," "Casual Diamond," and "Flying Saucers Are Real" are equally as poignant. All in all, this is a flawless record. I definitely recommend it.
By the way, the vinyl record itself is gorgeous! The one that I received is a pale translucent green—absolutely beautiful. I'm not sure if they all come that way or if it was a limited edition record... Either way, I love it. Plus, it comes with a card to download the mp3s! A major bonus.
By the way, the vinyl record itself is gorgeous! The one that I received is a pale translucent green—absolutely beautiful. I'm not sure if they all come that way or if it was a limited edition record... Either way, I love it. Plus, it comes with a card to download the mp3s! A major bonus.