28 Jan 2009 // A review by CEOMong
When my editor proffered the newest CD for review, judging from the (very cool) case and liner I expected metal, or perhaps drum and bass, instead what I found was an eclectic mix of alternative rock indie electronica instrumentals. I’m not disappointed, although it did strike me as odd that there are no vocals whatsoever, and the complete divergence from the norm. I guess if you are even reading this then you probably already know their style, and probably think I’m a douche for being ignorant.

It obvious there’s been a lot of time and effort spent on this, their 3rd EP, with mostly mellow, and some not so mellow, themes. An album you could imagine being utilised as the basis of an indie films’ soundtrack, the backing tracks in a rave, or as atmos in some upmarket café. All in all an interesting EP, not 100% my handle of bourbon – not quite electronica and not quite rock and not quite … anything you could label … yet … well, interesting. You’d have to listen for yourself to find out more, check them out at:

http://sorashima.freehostia.com
http://myspace.com/sorashima

Jaa mata
CEO Mong

With a sensual sound once described by Under The Radar as "properly abstract, terrifyingly beautiful", Hamiltonian sonic rock architects SORA SHIMA have been quietly (or perhaps not so quietly) honing their instrumental craft since 2006. Through echo-woven melodies, celestial reverberations and earthly resonances, "dark and dreamy" Sora Shima are reknowned for their unique ability to lull audiences, blissfully unaware of the aural tidal wave about to strike at a moment's notice.

Without the confines of words, the music speaks for itself, or rather, the music IS the voice - a direct line to the imagination. Whatever colourful language you use to describe this unique four-piece, the only way to truly experience the awesomeness that is Sora Shima is to witness their stunning live set - a vivid experience you'll not soon forget.

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