7.25 out of 10Perhaps you've never seen a David Lynch film (Twin Peaks/Blue Velvet/Mulholland Drive/etc.). His films aren't really "movies" per say, but moving pieces of visual art. Interpretations of dreams and crazy metaphors. He's the kind of director that doesn't mind having the music do the talking for the film. Angelo Badalamenti is his main man when it comes to getting music composed/scored correctly. Daaaaark Jazz, dreamy "acid-like" sequences, minimal atmosphere's, and of course emotionally drenched notes with every pluck, slam, and twinkle.
Bohren And Der Club Of Gore are a good extension to Mr. Badalamenti's genius. Except I feel they are more experimental, even darker, tighter, and slightly more engaging. "Jazz" is definitely the key word when it comes to explaining Bohren And Der Club Of Gore, but they aren't your "Grandpa's Jazz". They're "modern/dark" Jazz, drenched in mass amounts of soul and emotion.
On "Dolores" BADCOG indulge in the dark and mysterious quite a bit. The track "Schwarze Biene (Black Maja)" utilizes a hazy "Hammond Organ sound", "splashy" cymbals, and what sounds like a pan flute (could be a keyboard) perfectly. Most of the songs on "Dolores" utilize/harness the same sounds. "Lingering" Organ pieces, minimal drums, airy synths, found sounds, etc. Never up-tempo, great midnight drive kind of music. From the first note held/hit on this album you will know what you are about to get into. And if that's your "taste" you will fall in love quite easily.
Could be "acquired", but shouldn't be if you just want to lay back and relax. Don't let the word "Jazz" scare you, if it ever does. Instead let Bohren And Der Club Of Gore take you on a trip through dark and "clouded" times.
Standout Tracks: Staub, Schwarze Biene (Black Maja), Unkerich, Welk, Von Schnäbeln, Orgelblut, Welten
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