Codes in the Clouds, Paper Canyon
Posted on 27th May 09 by Paul Murphy | 
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When a debut album like this comes along you know that it is an important moment in music when you hear it, and it only took them five days to record. Codes in the Clouds are a Kent-based quintet who have been enjoying critical acclaim in the UK and the US since the release of [...]
When a debut album like this comes along you know that it is an important moment in music when you hear it, and it only took them five days to record.
Codes in the Clouds are a Kent-based quintet who have been enjoying critical acclaim in the UK and the US since the release of their debut 7-inch Distant Strret Lights/Fractures in 2007. Paper Canyon put out by Erased Tapes Records is set to place the band firmly at the forefront of the UK post-rock scene.
Combining the atmospheric qualities of God is an Astronaut, the speaker ripping intensities of 65Daysofstatic and the fiery symphonic bliss of Mono
Combining the atmospheric qualities of God is an Astronaut, the speaker ripping intensities of 65Daysofstatic and the fiery symphonic bliss of Mono, Codes in the Clouds weave a harmonious sound of guitar melodies that at any second are liable to explode.
Their debut 7-inch B-side Fractures opens the album. A compelling piece of music that begins with a peaceful tempo and subtle guitar tones before a momentous explosion with senses enveloping energetic intensity. It’s gripping qualities continue throughout the album as simple a piano is engulfed by a wall of guitar on Don’t Go Awash in this Digital Landscape.
Although limited to the genre of instrumental rock the band are in no way limited without vocals. This album takes a symphonic approach. The listener is lifted and carried along by a mature understanding of sound intensities and harmonious melodies. The most noticeable journeys coming in We Anchor in Hope and You Are Not What You Think You Are.
Paper Canyon is a fragile piece of mature music from a band still in infancy. The six track epic debut is brought to a close by The Distance Between Us. A 10 minute journey from uneasy beginnings to swelling reflective and layered harmonies. But far from being a harmonious and soft ending to an explosive album the song erupts with the monumental symmetry of revelation as heavy distortion engulfs the surroundings and carries the song through until the intensity bursts and all that’s left is a contented timbre.
Fresh off a tour with This Will Destroy You Codes in the Clouds are going on the road to promote their debut album with a few dates planned for Ireland at the end of July.
Drop-d Rating 9/10
Tags: Codes in the Clouds, Paper Canyon
Wow! Fingers on the pulse guys! Ace Club AC30 band… doing a headliner for the London crew in June. Great stuff.