VINYL FORMAT. 'With Rachel Grimes' day job chamber ensemble Rachel's (who are not, curiously enough, named after her) currently inactive, an album that bears at least one of that group's compelling hallmarks is welcome. Book of Leaves is more than a Rachel's record sans cellos, drums or electronics, however - its crisply recorded piano essays distinguished by a particular intimate lyricism, invoking autumnal wistfulness and poignant contemplation without recourse to maudlin soundtrack cliché. "Satie-esque"...   [ read more ]

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VINYL FORMAT. This record is the soundtrack to a live theater production that was put on in Chicago by the Itinerant Theater Guild last spring, composed by Rachel Grimes and played live with two other musicians during the run of the performances. Unlike their first record, (which featured 16 musicians from all walks of life including the bands Shellac, Coctails, Rodan, Hula Hoop, and members of two symphony orchestras), "Music for Egon Schiele" is pared down to three players, Rachel on piano, Christian Fre...   [ read more ]

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Thirteen tracks, approximately 60 minutes. A dreamy cross between their first two albums and features 17 musicians. Gorgeous!

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