This stirring debut from local instrumental outfit, …As The Poets Affirm, manages to say much without uttering a single word. Even without lyrics, these songs sing. Whether it’s with sobering cello, a cascading shimmer of cymbals or some thick plucking of guitar, a variety of moods and emotions are manifested. At times, it’s atmospheric and flighty, then temperamental and imploring.
...AS THE POETS AFFIRM
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This CD is only going to find a home with instrumental afficionados who dig moody rhythms with punctuating and building riffs. Otherwise, you can pretty much write this release off. I digged it as did many of my friends but my friends are weird so I doubt that’s good indicator. The CD clips along nicely with a breezy pace but it would have been better served with less production value and stronger build-ups.