09 Feb 2012 — Henning Lahmann
Justifiably deemed "a magical album" by the folks over at
Volcanic Tongue, Karachi, Pakistan-born US transplant
Ilyas Ahmed's new record
With Endless Fire is a stunning effort, a superb drone-infused folk masterpiece that is haunting its way into the subconscious. His first full-length since 2009, when
Goner was released via
Root Strata, the album was written, performed and recorded direct to analog tape by the artist in Portland, Oregon, a surprising fact in view of the rich, expansive compositions that exploit the full potential of the employed guitars, harmonium, organ, and drums alongside Ahmed's distinct, mellow voice. The seven songs all share the same mildly psychedelic, hypnotic feel that enfolds you while wandering through seemingly endless, quiet landscapes just after nightfall. Magic, indeed.
With Endless Fire is out now on
Immune Recordings.
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