Pollen (Mutualism)
Turn this to 8.1 of 11
Released: 2021
Genre: Post rock, Progressive, Instrumental
Sounds Like: Falconer, Pagan’s Mind, Animals as Leaders
Homeland: Yverdon Les Bains, Switzerland
Track Overview:
1. Synbiosis (4:45)
Crisp headphone experience, cacophony of sound, rich synth, pinpoint percussion, splashes of spoken word.
2. Fleur (5:13)
Beautiful melodies on this one, the most pensive track of the lot.
3. Crevasse (3:48) Standout Track
Percussion work here is absolutely amazing, terrific contrast and build, Crevasse is sensational.
4. Oak (3:44)
Keyboards are featured on this one, excellent closing track and warm feel.
Album Nuggets
Tight and entertaining debut EP
Blissful production with pinpoint clarity
Complex movements showing quite a bit of balance between fretwork, keys, and percussion
The creative percussive work steals the show ultimately
Brew Pairing
How about a nice pale lager to comfort you with this precision post rock EP. Quöllfrisch Hell from Appenzeller Beer is Switerland is characterised by its mild and slightly fruity flavor. Brewed from Pilsner malt and three different varieties of hops from Stammheim and Hallertau this one eases you in at 4.8% ABV.
Pollen are:
Joan Liechti, Nathan Botelho, Théo Dikötter
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