Six Organs of Admittance
The Sun Awakens
Release Date: Jun 13, 2006
Genre(s): Indie, Rock
Record label: Drag City
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Album Review: The Sun Awakens by Six Organs of Admittance
Excellent, Based on 2 Critics
Based on rating 8/10
The Sun Awakens is the record he's been promising. Where School of the Flower was a leap, placing his singing and guitar playing in equal measure -- though there were numerous instrumental pieces -- The Sun Awakens is the place they burst forth, fully entwined, completely formed. If anything, Chasny's vocals on this set are the most moving and sophisticated of his career.
Opinion: Excellent
The latest Six Organs Of Admittance record doesn’t offer too many surprises to listeners already familiar with Ben Chasny’s other releases. After eight full-length albums, the guy seems to’ve played most of his cards. Last year’s School Of The Flower was a successful synthesis of sounds and styles that Chasny had already explored. The Sun Awakens takes the same approach, but with even better results.