Artist: MODERN STUDIES
Recorded and mixed and Pumpkinfield
Cello & harmonium by Pete
Fire Records
Originally Song, by Toad
Modern Studies are –
Emily Scott (vocals, harmonium, double bass)
Rob St. John (vocals, guitar, tape manipulations)
Joe Smillie (drums, percussion, vocals)
Pete Harvey (cello, harmonium, vocals)
‘an album that will sound as fresh and original in years to come as it does today. A timeless set of songs in fact, performed and produced by an outstanding band of musicians, which deserves to be heard.’
‘This is a treasure trove of songs that embrace, and transcend, place and time.‘
‘there is a calmness in its melancholy, a beauty in its blues. These are songs that see the mystical beyond the material, abstracted folk ballads awash in memory.‘
MOJO (print)
‘an understated joy building into a magical climax of quirky brilliance…‘
The Scotsman
‘a gorgeous sound which lands somewhere between Belle & Sebastian at their most icily wistful, and Fairport Convention’s autumnal folk-rock.‘
‘a gorgeous collection of elemental psalms with a wheezing old harmonium at their heart. Quietly musing on memory, nature, shades of blue and bodies of water, Swell to Great is warm and melancholic.‘
‘an impressionistic mix of sea shanty post-rock and chamber pop. Like Rachel’s with vocals, it’s a gentle delight.‘
‘the quartet present a rich tapestry of antiquated craft across their beautiful new album… a compelling and graceful meander‘