Release Date: Jan 24, 2006
Genre(s): Indie, Rock
Record label: Thrill Jockey
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Town & Country continue to evolve, this time out incorporating a multitude of Asian instruments and even a bit of voice into their acoustic minimalism. The presence of sitar, shakuhachi, and khaen (a Chinese mouth organ) adds some exotic flavors to the mix and further expands their sonic palette. Percussion actually plays a more prominent role than ever, but it's gentle hand percussion that moves and colors the pieces without overwhelming them.