The time that the American duo Sunn O))) was tearing apart friend and foe alike with just two roaring guitars is long gone. Metal guitarists Stephen O'Mailey and Greg Anderson have been embraced by the avant-garde in the meantime and have profiled themselves as sound artists to be taken seriously. So too on these radio recordings for the BBC. With assistance from organ, trombone, bass guitar and
… the wordless vocals of Anna von Hausswolff, three long pieces build up around the duo's dark guitar walls. Darkly growling drone-symphonies that are sometimes remotely reminiscent of the work of composer Glenn Branca. Over the years, Sunn O)) has developed into an ensemble that showcases drama and gothic beauty, thereby pleasing rather than afflicting the ears. (MR)more
