Marcus FISCHER - Monocoastal (10th Anniversary Edition) [Clear Vinyl]

Format: LP, Clear
Catalogue No.: 12K2050
Release Date: 20 Nov 2023
Genre: Ambient/Drone

You've always been able to hear the West Coast in Monocoastal, but it's particularly present when you shut your eyes after 12 months of lockdown stopping you from visiting the region. Less active L.A., and more observing in Oregon, Fischer's career didn't end with this in 2011 and the multi-disciplinary artist has produced great things since, but the album is certainly one of turning points in terms of reputation and note.

The idea of slowly watching time unfold in un-rushed places is also highly appropriate. Among the washes of tape and the waves of refrain that make up this beautiful, meditative outing, you'll hear takes and half-harmonies from found instruments including a piano and xylophone. Overall, it feels like a place removed from linearity. A liminal masterpiece, if you are that way inclined.

Tracklist
Side 1
1. "Wave Atlas" (4:17)
2. "Mossbank" (5:01)
3. "Monocoastal" (part 1) (6:22)
4. "Cascadia Obscura" (5:39)
Side 2
1. "Wind & Wake" (3:27)
2. "Shape To Shore" (6:07)
3. "Between Narrow & Small" (4:59)
4. "Monocoastal" (part 2) (6:28)