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L. PIERRE - Dip
| Drowned in sound |
| With L Pierre considered to be Aidan Moffat’s dance project, Dip will no doubt be written off by some as a chill-out record. But that wouldn’t at all be fair. In truth it’s a mesmerising six-song paean to the sea, an experimental concept record leaning heavily on field recordings and jazz influences. Alan Barr’s cello, Stevie Jones’ double bass and Allan Wylie’s trumpet are integral elements of the mix, rather than mere peripheral adornments....full text |
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| MusicOMH.com |
| As the vocal half of Scots miserablists Arab Strap Aidan Moffat's tales of wry drunken fumblings and regret, soaked in booze, were couched in sympathetic musical backgrounds provided by Malcolm Middleton that encompassed post-rock, acoustic and elements of dance music. It's a surprise then to hear the musical works of the voice step out from behind the microphone to provide a sensitive organic instrumental album of such beauty and pastoral textures. It's a far cry from the self-loathing that characterised his contributions to Arab Strap....full text |
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| The Independent |
| Short for Lucky Pierre (the name given to the middle member of a gay threesome sandwich, apparently), L Pierre is the pseudonym employed by former Arab Strap singer Aidan Moffat for his instrumental side-project. Dip is a dreamlike, contemplative album whose watery theme is heralded by the waves that open "Gullsong" before trumpet, strings and a squeezebox flesh it out. It's followed by almost 12 minutes of "Weir's Way", a static mood-piece with tints of banjo and shimmering strings that float on its gently lapping rhythm, with a droning trumpet adding a touch of misplaced hope....full text |
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