{"id":9526,"date":"2010-02-25T08:00:08","date_gmt":"2010-02-25T13:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.frostclick.com\/wp\/?p=9526"},"modified":"2013-06-25T17:56:31","modified_gmt":"2013-06-25T21:56:31","slug":"jeff-mcleod-ever-stretching-shadow-raw-electric-guitar-album","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frostclick.com\/wp\/index.php\/2010\/02\/25\/jeff-mcleod-ever-stretching-shadow-raw-electric-guitar-album\/","title":{"rendered":"Jeff McLeod: Ever Stretching Shadow"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jeff McLeod<\/a> <\/strong>is a self-described “goofy sort of experimentalist,” that takes you into a world of swirling guitars and elongated feedbacks<\/strong> reminding you of James Iha’s<\/a> <\/em>own feedback <\/a> sample in Drown, <\/em>albeit<\/span> less consistent but more raw.<\/span><\/em> <\/p>\n

Ever Stretching Shadows<\/strong> contemplates and captures the mood of a man sitting down with nothing but his instrument and amp reverb; tinkering away and forgetting that somewhere a record button is turned on. Made from a live field recording, the artist recorded 100 tracks, narrowing it to his top 6 and creating this 25 minute raw and eclectic guitar album<\/strong>.
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Initially released as a limited 50 CD set, this album is now made available as a free download at WM Recordings<\/a> <\/strong>which is the same label that has hosted the artists’ previous three recordings. With a deep affection for “improvisation and subversion of musical forms,”<\/em> McLeod is one of those musicians who throughout his life, has had his stint in a multitude of bands from different genres like punk, metal, noise and even prog<\/strong>. Hence, this album slightly reflects his quiet and reserved side. Something each musician deems to release at some point in his career.<\/p>\n

Personally, I love the whole vibe of the album. But then again, I’m a bit impartial because of my natural love for anything guitar related. The melancholy feel of the tracks might be a put-off for some, but for those who love to “wallow in misery” so to speak, then this will serve as a great album to relax to. He’s no Buckethead<\/a><\/em> or John Petrucci<\/a><\/em> <\/a>when it comes to technicality, but then again I don’t think he’s aiming for that. Sometimes, it’s not the skill that you look for, but the feel and the soul that comes through when a musician sits down with his instrument of choice.<\/p>\n


Related Links:<\/strong>
\nJeff McLeod’s Website<\/a>
\nJeff McLeod on Myspace<\/a>
\nJeff McLeod on LegalTorrents.com<\/a>
\nJeff McLeod on Archive.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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