#the cosmic range

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M.A.H. (Mad as Hell) by U.S. Girls from the album In A Poem Unlimited - Video by Emily Pelstring and Meg Remy

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[LATE PASS 2016] The Cosmic Range - New Latitudes

True story -- I am just one dude. With just two ears! And (primarily because of my stuff at Aquarium Drunkard), I get sent a ton of new music almost every day. Too much for two ears! As a result, every year there are records that I overlook / underrate / totally forget about. But over the past few weeks, I’ve been digging back into the archives and re-checking a few things out. So! I’m going to showcase some worthy records that deserve more attention! Why the fuck not? LATE PASS 2016. 

First up is The Cosmic Range’s New Latitudes. Now, describing something as a blend of post-rock instinct and spiritual jazz fusion might turn some listeners off. But trust me, this LP is all killer. The trick is that this Toronto-based ensemble (led by multi-instrumentalist Matthew "Doc" Dunn) never lets things get too cerebral -- the groove is honored above all else. With ecstatic polyrhythms, blown out electric keyboards and lacerating wah, New Latitudes is a total blast. The ethereal drifters that bookend the LP are the icing on a particularly tasty cake. Highly recommended.