To the Dust: From Man You Came and to Man You Shall Return

Charles Atlas are back with 'To the Dust...,' the follow-up to 'Worsted Weight' (an album Magnet named one of the 10 great hidden treasures of 2002). 'To the Dust...,' the San Francisco outfit's fifth album, is once again beautifully recorded. If you loved the last two Charles Atlas albums, then this album will not disappoint. This is lovely stuff. As Boomkat said, 'This latest album is their most gripping to date -- all downcast, mostly instrumental pieces, shifting mood with strings, piano and acoustic guitar -- hugely evocative and highly cinematic. Odessa Chen's vocal, when introduced, elevates proceedings to an ethereal level, introspective and somehow incredibly touching. A highly recommended listen for those with a broken heart or insomnia, lovely music.'