57 Octaves Below, by Air Formation

57 Octaves Below

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	1.	For The Hours 05:01
	2.	Never Far Away 04:08
	3.	Ghosts 04:43
	4.	Hope 05:23

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Have you ever woken up and felt you were still trapped inside a dream? Clearly if all dreams are meant to be pleasant and lovelorn affairs then Air Formation would be my choice to write the soundtrack.

Coming from the same stable of thought as the likes of Sigur Ros, My Bloody Valentine and Mew, Air Formation can go from breathy escapism ('For The Hours') to futuristic terrorcaust ('Never Far Away') in a matter of minutes, whilst still encapsulating the listener, as the next twist and turn is only moments away. Better still is the orgasmic drone of 'Ghosts', which sounds like Slowdive if they'd been airbrushed by Brian Eno's 48 track sequencer, while the glorious finale of 'Hope' is just that... as fitting an end to a collage of dreaminess as Mew's 'Comforting Sounds', in that you never want it to end and immediately find yourself going back for more.

As their debut EP on the AC30 label, '57 Octaves Below' is simply astonishing, as each track could hold its own as a formal "A side" among any peers both past and present. Remarkable. - Dom Gourlay, Drowned In Sound, 9th May 2005

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released May 9, 2005

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Air Formation Worthing, UK

Air Formation formed in 2000, long before spiritual forbearers Slowdive and Loop were considered acceptable influences. Since signing to Club AC30, the band have gained a devoted following and received much critical acclaim.
Air Formation are: Matt Bartram (Guitars & Vocals), Ben Pierce (Bass), James Harrison (Drums), Ian Sheridan (Guitar) and Richard Parks (Keyboards) ... more

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