Speck Mountain are Marie-Claire Balabanian, Karl Briedrick & Kate Walsh, a trio based in Chicago, U.S. ‘Summer Above’ is their breathtaking debut album, that first saw the light of day last year, and went on to end up in some ‘Best Of 2007’ end of year lists. Well now it’s getting a well deserved U.K. release through the always on it Peacefrog Records. ‘Summer Above’ is 8 shimmering songs of druggy layered bliss, that sparkle with a prickly edge, as they flow around Marie-Claire Balabanian’s haunting vocals. If you’re into Mazzy Star, Julee Cruise, Death In Vegas, The Velvet Underground and Spiritualized Electric Mainline, then you’re gonna love Speck Mountain. ‘Summer Above’ is one of the UK must have album releases of 2008. Essential.
5 Out Of 5
Reviewed By: Dean Thatcher
