Yesterday and Tomorrow's Shells by Libraness - Uhune

ALBUM

Though he bills himself as Libraness, Yesterday...and Tomorrow's Shells is essentially Ash Bowie's first release outside of the context and confines of Polvo and Helium. A collection of home recordings, the album has some songs that are over seven years old, and it shows -- in a good way: the mix of tweaked, abrasive guitars and off-kilter but catchy melodies recalls indie rock's salad days in the early to mid-'90s. In particular, the moody, acoustic-based "No Separation" sounds a bit like an artier Folk Implosion ballad, while guitar workouts like "Grief Mechanism" and "Richard Petty" will make Polvo fans nostalgic. While the album was written and recorded over several years, all of its songs have a similarly spooky, spontaneous vibe, from skronky rockers like "Totempole" and "Face on Backwards" to Eastern and medieval-inspired noodling like "The Memory" and "You Are My Foreign Film." A mercurial, rough-around-the-edges collection, Yesterday's...and Tomorrow's Shells may not win Ash Bowie any new listeners, but it probably will please Helium and Polvo fans hungry for more of his intriguing work. ~ Heather Phares

1. Intro.

Primary Artist: Libraness; Main Performer
Composer: Ash Bowie; Composer

2. Face on Backwards

Primary Artist: Libraness; Main Performer
Composer: Ash Bowie; Composer

3. You are My Foreign Film

Primary Artist: Libraness; Main Performer
Composer: Ash Bowie; Composer

4. Toy Planetarium

Primary Artist: Libraness; Main Performer
Composer: Ash Bowie; Composer

5. No Separation

Primary Artist: Libraness; Main Performer
Composer: Ash Bowie; Composer

6. The Memory

Primary Artist: Libraness; Main Performer
Composer: Ash Bowie; Composer

7. Richard Petty

Primary Artist: Libraness; Main Performer
Composer: Ash Bowie; Composer

8. Hit the Horizon

Primary Artist: Libraness; Main Performer
Composer: Ash Bowie; Composer

9. Grief Mechanism

Primary Artist: Libraness; Main Performer
Composer: Ash Bowie; Composer

10. Deformed Bridges

Primary Artist: Libraness; Main Performer
Composer: Ash Bowie; Composer

11. Paper Raft

Primary Artist: Libraness; Main Performer
Composer: Ash Bowie; Composer

12. Totempole

Primary Artist: Libraness; Main Performer
Composer: Ash Bowie; Composer

13. 24 Hrs.

Primary Artist: Libraness; Main Performer
Composer: Ash Bowie; Composer

14. New and Old Clouds

Primary Artist: Libraness; Main Performer
Composer: Ash Bowie; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

14 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

41 minutes and 55 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Dance, Alternative, Indie Rock, Rock, Prog-Rock, Art Rock

Label

Tiger Style Records

Music Distribution Service

Orchard Enterprises Inc

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Sep 25, 2000

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

686806000422