An infectious lo-fi pop album, with dreamy vocals & solid rythmn sensibility, harbouring some background melancholia & tinged with a slight psychedelic tone. Wholewheat has established his own sound & identity, but is confident enough to experiment with various genres. There's tunes which subtly navigate different paths to one another without compromising the flow of the album. From the Beck meets Pet Sounds style of 'Powder Keg' to the grungy folky blues of 'I'm so Alone' or the Air colliding with the Moody Blues feel of 'Communication is Key' there is no deviation from the sound or style. The grainy lo-fi DIY aesthetic only enhances the album, making it honest & credible. Although the songs are spacious & unrushed the album is just about the right length & is full of character & charm

Slightly more downbeat (but good downbeat!) than previous releases. A sweet, folksy slice of Americana, lo-fi style!

Accidentally stumbled across this band while checking out San Francisco's Free Paintings.(Ironically Battery Point is of one of my own albums & a lighthouse near me!) This band identify with the C86 Indie scene- they certainly have elements of that bit of alternative music history- jangly guitars, pounding bass & drums, finished with a poppy vocal style & sensibility. However, this band take those elements further, creating their own sonic identity which can only be described as C86 plus!!

What can I say- anything with super-duper art-nik, Whorhaigh K in is fantastic in my opinion! A great couple of psychedelic tinged tunes, reminiscent of the sort of records 4ad were treating us to about 25 years ago. Infectious jangle-pop & effing impressive production!

This tune has plenty of space to grow and form, nice & unhurried. It has a spacy, dreamlike feel with it's slightly slowcore-style drum patterns and ethereal vocals-not unlike the experimental nuances of bands such as Mercury Rev & the Flaming Lips. There's a subtle melancholy here too, in the lyrics & their delivery-Reminds me of old school Americana-tinged indie, bands like Galaxie 500 and Saturnine 60. A hook filled killer chorus is one of this song's main draws; plus, the effective, economic and simplistic guitar strumming proves that you don't have to go all widdly-diddly with your guitar work to nail a fantastic tune

Beautifully crafted, atmospheric acoustic tunes

The very foundations of songwriting are challenged in these impressive bunch of tunes, be it from the rich vocal work, the highly original guitar lines or the experiments with time signatures & song construction. To my ears, I wouldn't be able to compare this band to anyone else. Just listen to the pop hooks at odds with sonic experimentation in a song like 'Eliot' & how effective they are. This is truly individual music

Come on download this one, I'm on it and it's full of eclectic, mad, noisy, beautiful tunes

I downloaded this because it reminded me straight away of lo-fi punk bands that have been an inspiration for my own tunes, namely Gaunt, Black Flag & Minor Threat. These two tracks are a nice, short, sharp shock!

Crywank are constantly evolving. With this new album they retain the DIY feel & all the emotional clout of the previous recordings. However, something mighty is happening with this band that sets them apart from other lo-fi bands- the unashamed soul-baring, the effortless creativity, the hooks and ideas which make you think, 'I wish I'd thought of that!' This recording, I think, is their best- the production is spacious and atmospheric & has ambience and depth. Just listen, ok?!

I stumbled upon this band playing a set in the street on the hottest day of the year while I waiting for the bus (that was late!) at Cabot Circus, Bristol. I didn't have any money at the time to show my appreciation, so downloaded a copy later. The live performance I saw was punchy, infectious and full of energy, folky, deep and honest, which translates seamlessly into this recording. The musicianship is really something else on this release driving on some lovely,well crafted & thoughtful songs. Really glad my bus didn't turn up on time because I would have missed this band. Don't miss out either- give Harry & The Gondolas a go! :)

A lo-fi gem, with a nice bit of late 60s British psychedelia-style organ, especially liked the solo part at the end- as the music faded I found myself humming a spacey guitar solo playing in tandem with the organ that would have have happened in the extended version of this tune that plays in my head! That's what inspirational music like this does!

This album sounds like Vashti Bunyan and Ween got heavily caffeinated and helped write an alternative soundtrack to the Wicker Man in a small room with a solvent-based atmosphere- in simpler terms an unhinged but highly listenable experimental album!

What can I say- BUY THIS ALBUM! Punky notes, reminiscent of noughties power punk bands at odds with complex and very delicate acoustic playing, which brings to mind Nick Drake & the acoustic outings of Led Zep. Each track has plenty of ideas going on, such as the strings on 'Papercuts' & keys on Track 9. Great lyrics & a very honest & effortless vocal delivery. If you're a fan of 90s US & UK acoustic/alternative/punk bands that were overlooked by Grunge & Britpop (I'm thinking Mega city 4, Levellers, Buffalo Tom & China Drum) then this is for you! Nice slick production, a very well put together album, full of hooks and memorable moments, go on, have a listen-you'll like this 'un!

Sounds like Paco Pena, Metallica, Juanillo de Alba & Sepultura decided to mix their DNA & have a genetic love-child who would end up sharing a flat with Rodrigo y Gabriela! Great metal/ flamenco hybrid music where the players are confident & creative enough to make music that is both familiar and original; crammed with thoughtful & inventive ideas. If you ever listened to a metal album & wished there was more than one token flamenco/acoustic/ rock-crossover track then this is definitely for you!

A collection of lovely, Lo-fi lullabies

Gentle folky guitar tones paint vivid mental pictures

The best thing I have heard in ages! Punky hooks and lovely harmonies with flavours reminiscent of the Donnas, Veruca Salt, Babes in Toyland and the Ramones

I actually can't fault any tunes on this compilation- A collection of acoustic and full band songs that are all unhinged, upbeat and mad as a lorry

Download this and you will be in Ride Covers Heaven!

Desolate but beautiful acoustic tunes

Psychedelic, lo-fi acoustic masterpiece from the king of DIY music

A nice slice of Americana-infused anti-folk!

My favourite Bristol band!

Mellow, hypnotic, lets you drift away...

Fantastic voice, guitar playing, song arrangement, the lot. Has a classic sixties west coast feel to it, but also remains original and contemporary

I know I'm on this compilation, but I really appreciate the other artists' tracks.This album is full of eclectic,fantastic tunes and plenty of surprises

Fantastic Americana guitar music, sounding somewhere between the Arlenes and a cheerier Mark Kozelek

A collection of absorbing and beautiful music

Nicely unsettling and more experimental in nature than previous releases, highly addictive and listenable, buy it!

If you can't bang your head to this, then what is wrong with you? Excellent get up and mosh music!

Lovely, atmospheric mood music

Haunting, intoxicating music

The dog's bollocks!

A triumphant, folksy, Jello Biafra-like jem