Kaleidophonica

by Spiro

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Amateur The tracks are mislabeled and incorrectly ordered. Please update ASAP as this is one of the most incredible albums ever, when placed in the original order. I’ve listed my favourite track by its correct title, not how it sounds here. It’s amazing how four musicians can seem like a much bigger ensemble through the use of maximalist syncopation, hocketing, and acoustic auditory illusions, without losing the emotional evocation of a traditional folk tune! Favorite track: We Will Be Absorbed.

HaraldK main "why I love" note is on "Pole Star". Note, tracks on this album are mislabeled. The favorite track, which is actually called When Wars Alarmes, is mislabeled as "We Will Be Absorbed" here.
Bandcamp/Real World Records, get your act together! Favorite track: When Wars Alarmes.

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1.	Yellow Noise 03:20	buy track
2.	Steeple 01:58	buy track
3.	The City and the Stars 01:17	buy track
4.	Arches 02:47	buy track
5.	The Mezzotint 04:11	buy track
6.	Rose Engine 03:36	buy track
7.	Abbesses 02:02	buy track
8.	Spit Fire Spout Rain 02:30	buy track
9.	Aerodrome 04:08	buy track
10.	Softly Robin 01:17	buy track
11.	The Gloaming 03:54	buy track
12.	Swarm 05:04	buy track
13.	We Will Be Absorbed 03:14	buy track
14.	When Wars Alarmes 04:46	buy track

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released February 10, 2012

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Spiro Bristol, UK

Bands often claim to be unique, but Spiro really do defy easy categorisation. They are an acoustic instrumental quartet, playing violin, mandolin, accordion and guitar (which is occasionally replaced by cello), and though they do make use of traditional themes, they are most certainly not a folk band. ... more

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