John Haughm - +46 17' 36.30", -124 4' 20.13" review

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8.3

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7.42

Band:	John Haughm
Album:	+46 17' 36.30", -124 4' 20.13"
Style:	Ambient noise, Post-rock
Release date:	September 2011

01. + 46 17' 36.30", -124 4' 20.13"

Agalloch front man John Haughm has gone rogue.

Back in September he released this single, +46 17' 36.30", -124 4' 20.13", via Anthem Records - which can be streamed and purchased here exclusively.

Being only five-and-a-half minutes in length, it's incredibly difficult to describe what's going on, especially considering how minimalistic a song it is. It's an experimental/ambient style that reflects a natural phenomenon (as depicted in the mesmerizing cover art) with an element of spirituality, something not uncommon in an Agalloch album. Being a spiritually-charged release, you're bound to get a spiritually-charged review. Here she goes.

+46 17' 36.30", -124 4' 20.13" is a sonic escape into another world - one of colorful hallucinations, rich textures, somber skies, endless meadows... a world filled with the light and beauty utterly lacking in the day-to-day grind we've all become slaves to. This song is a statement, something to capture the essence of man's struggle to co-exist with something that predates our very existence: nature. The simplicity demands your attention and buries the question deep within your sub-conscience: What is our purpose?

Musically, there are some interesting artistic effects going on here, reminiscent of Alan Parsons' A Valid Path with its combination of electronic and pop music, that build a euphoric atmosphere for the listener to bathe in and totally lose themselves to reality. You can almost feel the branches on the trees reaching towards the sun in the sky as the simple melody drenches your soul with redemption and knowledge. You begin to understand the logic behind the co-existence. All questions become answers.

John Haughm has certainly proven he knows more than just screams and growls with his work in Agalloch. This solo effort only serves to portray yet another dimension of his mind. And if you let it, this simple five-minute single can add yet another dimension to yours.

Rating breakdown

Performance:	8
Songwriting:	8
Originality:	7
Production:	9

Written on 05.12.2011 by

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malaikat Posts: 405	Permalink 05.12.2011 - 01:37 Rating: 9 malaikat Posts: 405 BTW, how's that guitar effect/technique called? I enjoy it very much, and always love to hear it (Agalloch used it on the last album on "Black Lake" and "Ghosts"; as well as Cynic and some kraut-rock bands), but I don't know what's its name. Loading...
Carl Berg Carl Berg Posts: 589 From: Luxembourg	Permalink 05.12.2011 - 01:40 Carl Berg Carl Berg Posts: 589 From: Luxembourg Now this is interesting. A side-project from the Agalloch mainman and I haven't heard about it? Hope there still are some copies left to order. Excellent review as well. Loading...
!J.O.O.E.! Account deleted	Permalink 05.12.2011 - 01:55 !J.O.O.E.! Account deleted Sounds like their might be some Thomas Köner worship going on by that song title and the style described (well, aside from the melody). Sounds very "me" anyway. Loading...
Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada	Permalink 05.12.2011 - 02:34 Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada Written by malaikat on 05.12.2011 at 01:37 BTW, how's that guitar effect/technique called? Unfortunately I honestly don't know. I wish I did though. Then I could look for similar artists that utilize it. ---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something." Loading...
Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada	Permalink 05.12.2011 - 02:35 Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada Written by Carl Berg on 05.12.2011 at 01:40 Now this is interesting. A side-project from the Agalloch mainman and I haven't heard about it? Hope there still are some copies left to order. Excellent review as well. The publicist from the label said there's still enough to go around. ---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something." Loading...
Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada	Permalink 05.12.2011 - 02:36 Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada Written by Guest on 05.12.2011 at 01:55 Sounds like their might be some Thomas Köner worship going on by that song title and the style described (well, aside from the melody). Sounds very "me" anyway. I don't know the name Thomas Köner off-hand, but the Bandcamp page mentioned other similar outfits than Haughm took inspiration from (which I added to the album's additional info). Not sure if you've heard of any of those, but I definitely thought of you when I first heard this. ---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something." Loading...
malaikat Posts: 405	Permalink 05.12.2011 - 02:42 Rating: 9 malaikat Posts: 405 Written by Troy Killjoy on 05.12.2011 at 02:34 Unfortunately I honestly don't know. I wish I did though. Then I could look for similar artists that utilize it. Damn shame :/ If it helps you, these guys used it quite a bit in their ambiental albums ("Inventions For Electric Guitar" is entirely made with that sound/effect/technique) - well, more than your average band at least: Loading...
Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada	Permalink 05.12.2011 - 02:45 Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada Written by malaikat on 05.12.2011 at 02:42 If it helps you, these guys used it quite a bit in their ambiental albums ("Inventions For Electric Guitar" is entirely made with that sound/effect/technique)... Thanks! I'll be sure to investigate into that world more in the coming weeks. ---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something." Loading...
strade Posts: 677 From: USA	Permalink 05.12.2011 - 03:00 strade Posts: 677 From: USA Anything the man touches is a masterpiece. ---- My lo-fi synth project: http://luciddreamer.bandcamp.com Loading...
Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada	Permalink 05.12.2011 - 03:01 Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada Written by strade on 05.12.2011 at 03:00 Anything the man touches is a masterpiece. I'm beginning to think that. Even his worst stuff can be considered good. ---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something." Loading...
strade Posts: 677 From: USA	Permalink 05.12.2011 - 03:05 strade Posts: 677 From: USA Written by Troy Killjoy on 05.12.2011 at 03:01 Written by strade on 05.12.2011 at 03:00 Anything the man touches is a masterpiece. I'm beginning to think that. Even his worst stuff can be considered good. Yep. Just bought. Ah, my third 7" of the year after Thorn (Enslaved) and Autre Temps (Alcest). I love 'em. ---- My lo-fi synth project: http://luciddreamer.bandcamp.com Loading...
Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada	Permalink 05.12.2011 - 03:14 Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada Written by strade on 05.12.2011 at 03:05 Yep. Just bought. Awesome. I know Jon (from Anthem Records) and John (the artist) will appreciate it. ---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something." Loading...
Ag Fox Angel No More Posts: 4774 From: Hong Kong	Permalink 05.12.2011 - 03:18 Ag Fox Angel No More Posts: 4774 From: Hong Kong Awesome review. I love the music. Considering to buy it ---- loves 小巫 Loading...
Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada	Permalink 05.12.2011 - 03:19 Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada Written by Ag Fox on 05.12.2011 at 03:18 Awesome review. I love the music. Considering to buy it Even though I'm literally dirt poor, I think I might splurge. ---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something." Loading...
Chobo_jokeR Posts: 427 From: Canada	Permalink 05.12.2011 - 05:24 Rating: 8 Chobo_jokeR Posts: 427 From: Canada A nice review for a nice song. Well done. Loading...
Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada	Permalink 05.12.2011 - 05:32 Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada Written by Chobo_jokeR on 05.12.2011 at 05:24 A nice review for a nice song. Well done. Thanks. ---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something." Loading...
Fat & Sassy! Posts: 3857 From: USA	Permalink 05.12.2011 - 06:49 Fat & Sassy! Posts: 3857 From: USA Sweet song. Sounds like something straight out of the 80's. XD Loading...
LeChron James Helvetesfossen Posts: 3561 From: USA	Permalink 05.12.2011 - 06:59 LeChron James Helvetesfossen Posts: 3561 From: USA Fortunately, he won't be rogue for long, he gave us his coordinates after all. ---- Kick Ass, Die Young Less is More Stay Pure Stay Poor Music was my life, music brought me to life and music is how I will be remembered long after I leave this life. When I die there will be a final waltz in my head that only I can hear. Loading...
Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada	Permalink 05.12.2011 - 07:01 Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada Written by LeChron James on 05.12.2011 at 06:59 Fortunately, he won't be rogue for long, he gave us his coordinates after all. When I Google the album title I get the geographical location of stars and earthquakes. :/ ---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something." Loading...
silenius Posts: 527 From: Sweden	Permalink 05.12.2011 - 07:06 silenius Posts: 527 From: Sweden Beautiful song, started drooling while listening to it, wich is always a good sign!^^ ordering it now. Loading...
Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada	Permalink 05.12.2011 - 07:08 Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada Written by silenius on 05.12.2011 at 07:06 Beautiful song, started drooling while listening to it, wich is always a good sign!^^ ordering it now. Glad to hear you enjoyed it. I was honestly a little worried I'd be the only one. ---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something." Loading...
Cyroth Posts: 274 From: Romania	Permalink 05.12.2011 - 08:25 Cyroth Posts: 274 From: Romania Great stuff ---- Loading...
PocketMetal Posts: 750 From: Iran	Permalink 05.12.2011 - 09:06 PocketMetal Posts: 750 From: Iran Thanks for the review , there was 0% chance I could find this thing on my own . I kinda worship agalloch xD Loading...
Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada	Permalink 05.12.2011 - 09:09 Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada Written by PocketMetal on 05.12.2011 at 09:06 Thanks for the review , there was 0% chance I could find this thing on my own . I kinda worship agalloch xD No problem. It's amazing how this has seemingly flown under everyone's radar, including my own. Considering the man behind the music you'd think the internet would have worked its magic and we'd be talking about this since September. ---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something." Loading...
Cynic Metalhead Paisa Vich Nasha Posts: 6808 From: India	Permalink 05.12.2011 - 10:16 Cynic Metalhead Paisa Vich Nasha Posts: 6808 From: India Very good five and a half minutes slow soothing song. My perspicacity blows an Incredible!!! on this song. Good listen while sleeping. ---- Cynic's Metal On Spotify Cynic's Stoner/Sludge/Doom On Spotify Loading...
Milena gloom cookie Posts: 4603 From: Norway	Permalink 05.12.2011 - 10:40 Milena gloom cookie Posts: 4603 From: Norway From the album description: Described as "lush melodic, and beautifully improvised guitar experiments that are sonically and spiritually aligned with originators of such ambiance such as Manuel Gottsching, Tangerine Dream, or Popol Vuh, and contemporary practitioners such as Burning Star Core, Oneohtrix Point Never, or Emeralds." It's like, "let's name some of the stuff you probably haven't heard of to send a subliminal message how the artist is mighty and cool and you're an ignorant." He is cool though. Just hate when people write stuff like that. ---- 7.0 means the album is good Loading...
elseif Posts: 96 From: France	Permalink 05.12.2011 - 11:15 elseif Posts: 96 From: France Good find. Loading...
Enissa Posts: 815 From: Greece	Permalink 05.12.2011 - 11:33 Enissa Posts: 815 From: Greece Coool, gotta try it! Loading...
Merchant of Doom Posts: 702 From: UK	Permalink 05.12.2011 - 13:06 Merchant of Doom Posts: 702 From: UK Reminds me of Philips Glass in his "repetitive" phase... Not my cup of tea or my type of music, so I will abstain from commenting for once! Loading...
!J.O.O.E.! Account deleted	Permalink 05.12.2011 - 13:18 !J.O.O.E.! Account deleted Written by Milena on 05.12.2011 at 10:40 From the album description: Described as "lush melodic, and beautifully improvised guitar experiments that are sonically and spiritually aligned with originators of such ambiance such as Manuel Gottsching, Tangerine Dream, or Popol Vuh, and contemporary practitioners such as Burning Star Core, Oneohtrix Point Never, or Emeralds." It's like, "let's name some of the stuff you probably haven't heard of to send a subliminal message how the artist is mighty and cool and you're an ignorant." He is cool though. Just hate when people write stuff like that. Not in the slightest. You're thinking in a very Metal-centric manner. Don't assume this is exclusively marketed at such an audience. Tangerine Dream, Emeralds and Burning Star Core, and probably some of the others, are well established names in their fields. Just because someone lives on a diet of a few tropes of metal styles doesn't instantly vilify alien-sounding artists as fodder for "coolness". It's not his fault if he's writing about stuff you've never heard of. To him they may be day-to-day thoughts and occurrences like "x-prog metal band" might be to you. Loading...