Austin Sound

Some music lends itself to be listened to after imbibing exotic substances. Some music demands it. Then, there is music that aurally inserts pills and potions into the listener’s body with such subtlety that one is trapped under its influence before he can even realize what is happening. Tia Carrera’s latest effort, Heaven/Hell, falls into this latter category. Carrying the listener on a three track spiritual journey, Carrera’s new EP is wonderfully unrelenting, even if at times tedious.

Every now and then we have to step back and take stock of some releases that have slipped by us recently. Most recently, we’ve felt the need to give some belated attention to Ghost of the Russian Empire’s impressive With Fiercest Demolition EP, Skiefalling’s debut of experimental ambient tones and, as they get ready to release a new album, Tia Carrera’s self-titled release from last October. So although all three of these were released last year, they have endured well into this one, and we didn’t want to let them get by without giving them some notice. And so we offer you: The Review Roundup!