Friday, February 11, 2005

Library Records: 1998-2003

A two-disc compilation of material from a local label, specialising, it seems, in indie-pop of the gentle, quirky, 'vox (breathy and upper register for girls, laid-back for guys) + acoustic guitar and/or keys' variety (as well one might expect from the label's name). I wasn't previously familiar with any of the artists, but the liner notes namecheck the Lucksmiths and Architecture in Helsinki, which is pretty indicative of the overall vibe.

Disc one is made up of material from the 7" singles that have been released on the label, while disc two contains songs from the (full-length, I think) cds and various odds and sorts. I've really only listened to the first disc, which is generally quite pleasant without being at all memorable or exciting (although there are a couple of cool cuts from an outfit called Sleepy Township), and my impression of the second disc is largely similar.