(BWR020) Cluster Balm - Instamatic

Released:   November, 2005     Price for cd:    $ 11.99   Price for download:    $ 5.99

After nearly two years since the release of their debut album 1.0, Cluster Balm has unveiled their sophomore effort, entitled Instamatic. Reflecting the increasing seamlessness of the work of these three talented musicians, Instamatic delivers nearly 80 minutes of mature ambient listening.

As with all of Cluster Balm's work, the music hovers near dark ambient territory, with the occasional splash of pure light for contrast, and combines innovative sound design with a unique orthogonal view of musicality. The sounds range from the lush and delightful strains of Red Vinyl to the darker but still musical Young Hyson and Root, all the way to the powerful pure-dark imagery of Giving Thanks.

Cluster Balm set their sights high with Instamatic, and according to the group, has 'achieved all they set out to achieve'. Give the album a listen today and see if you agree that this is one of the seminal releases of 2005-2006.