Beet, Maize & Corn

by The High Llamas

Beet, Maize & Corn cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 7 October 2003
  • Label: Drag City
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 40:29
  • Community rating: 3.48/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Sally Herbert, Ellen Blair, John Fell, Susan James, Kelsey Michael, Mark Bassey, Fulton Dingley, Brian Wright, Mary Hansen, Rob Allum, Colin Crawley, Dominic Murcott, Pete Aves

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Sean O'Hagan notably strips away the group's signature electronic embellishments and prominent rhythm section in favor of an entirely acoustic, profoundly orchestral approach. The meticulously arranged strings, brass, and delicate vocal harmonies create a lush, pastoral atmosphere heavily indebted to classic mid-century film scores and Brian Wilson's most ambitious orchestration. It stands as one of the band's most beautiful and focused compositional achievements.

Genres

Descriptors: atmospheric, orchestral, chamber, detailed, elegant

Tracklist

  1. Barny Mix (3:49)
  2. Calloway (5:01)
  3. The Click And The Fizz (4:02)
  4. Porter Dimi (3:24)
  5. Leaf And Lime (3:28)
  6. Alexandra Line (0:20)
  7. High On The Chalk (3:31)
  8. Rotary Hop (5:11)
  9. Ribbons And Hi Hats (1:32)
  10. The Holly Hills (1:50)
  11. Monnie (3:44)
  12. The Walworth River (4:37)

Credits

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