| The Wilderness Of Manitoba |
Across The Dark |
The Wilderness Of Manitoba — Across The Dark (Sept. 15, 2017)
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genre: Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Folk, Pop
Album release: Sept. 15, 2017
Record Label: Pheromone Recordings
Duration: 50:42
Tracks:
01. Intro 0:55
02. Head For The Hills 4:29
03. Dead End Eyes 4:25
04. Easier 4:32
05. Run From The Dark 3:58
06. Safe From Sin 5:16
07. Cindy Runs 4:21
08. Clovers 4:44
09. Northern Sky 4:34
10. On My Mind 4:28
11. Old Fear 4:55
12. Echoes (2017 Version) 4:05
℗ 2017 The Wilderness of Manitoba under license to Pheromone Recordings
Personnel:
↑↑↑ Will Whitwham — Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards
Additional musicians:
↑↑↑ Tavo Diez de Bonilla — Bass
↑↑↑ Mike Brushey — Drums, Percussion
↑↑↑ Raven Shields — Vocals
↑↑↑ Laena Geronimo — Violins, String Arrangement for Cindy Runs
Credits:
ζ≡ All songs written by Will Whitwham
ζ≡ Publishing administered by Duchamp, Inc
ζ≡ Produced by Will Whitwham
ζ≡ Bedtracks recorded by Leon Taheny at Union Sound in Toronto
ζ≡ Overdubs recorded by Will Whitwham at Delaware House in Toronto
ζ≡ Strings recorded by Daniel Lepervanche at Cabin 21 in Los Angeles
ζ≡ Album mixed by Joao Carvalho at Joao Carvalho Mastering in Toronto
ζ≡ Additional mixing by Matthew Fudge at Revolution Recording in Toronto
ζ≡ Assisted by Luke Schindler
ζ≡ Except Cindy Runs and Head For The Hills mixed by Howie Beck at Studio H in Toronto
ζ≡ Mastered by Joao Carvalho at Joao Carvalho Mastering in Toronto
ζ≡ A&R by Graham Stairs and Kim Cooke
ζ≡ Cover illustrations by Sean Lewis, Toronto
ζ≡ Layout and design by Juliana Iannuzziello, Toronto
Review
ζ≡ Across The Dark is a little closer to what the present line~up of the band is delivering live. “We’ve experimented a lot in the studio over the past few albums while maintaining a core sound as a touring act”, says Whitwham. “And while that sound has always remained intact, it hasn’t always been easy in the studio just because there are so many options with multiple outcomes. I limited myself a little more on this record and ended up with something tighter.” One of the things the album title reflects is feeling that you’ve committed to something sonically and you’re confident enough to ‘cross the dark’ with it. It’s not dissimilar to the touring life and its ‘down in the trenches’ mentality. Anyone who has toured extensively knows there are long stretches and dark roads (especially in Canada), but it can also be the most rewarding when you’re happy with the band and the shows you’re delivering. If night after night, you feel that the benefits far outweigh the kilometres, then you’re successful enough to justify the madness. The other half of ‘across the dark’ refers to risk and also to the search: constantly trying to find something and the yearning for someone as a main theme in the songs themselves. (excerpt)
ζ≡ http://www.killbeatmusic.com/thewildernessofmanitoba/
Review
↑↑↑ The Wilderness of Manitoba prefers to characterize itself as an evolving entity and founding member Will Whitwham is the last man standing. For the band’s new album, Across The Dark, the vocalist/multi~instrumentalist stepped up to write and produce all the songs himself. “The Wilderness of Manitoba is a collective whose sound is open to change as long as songwriting and harmonies remain at the forefront. It also relies heavily on a strong female voice to carry half of the lead vocals; my favourite instrument and one that I’ll never be able to learn!” says Whitwham. From the band’s inception, it has redefined itself with every new release; from Hymns of Love and Spirits through When You Left The Fire, Island of Echoes, Between Colours and the band’s various EPs. The evolution of their sound has run the gamut from four part harmonies and its initial chamber folk sound to duo lead vocals and an expanded sonic palette ranging from cinematic indie pop to anthemic folk rock. The current live band includes vocalist/guitarist Raven Shields, bassist/vocalist Tavo Diez de Bonilla and drummer Mike Brushey. “The touring and recording members bring fresh eyes and open ears. Playing with new people always brings a greener, more inspired revitalization simply because it’s change. And change is great if you don’t fight it too much.”
↑↑↑ Across The Dark is a little closer to what the present line~up of the band is delivering live. “We’ve experimented a lot in the studio over the past few albums while maintaining a core sound as a touring act”, says Whitwham. ↑↑↑ “And while that sound has always remained intact, it hasn’t always been easy in the studio just because there are so many options with multiple outcomes. I limited myself a little more on this record and ended up with something tighter.” One of the things the album title reflects is feeling that you’ve committed to something sonically and you’re confident enough to ‘cross the dark’ with it. It’s not dissimilar to the touring life and its ‘down in the trenches’ mentality. Anyone who has toured extensively knows there are long stretches and dark roads (especially in Canada), but it can also be the most rewarding when you’re happy with the band and the shows you’re delivering. If night after night, you feel that the benefits far outweigh the kilometres, then you’re successful enough to justify the madness. The other half of ‘across the dark’ refers to risk and also to the search: constantly trying to find something and the yearning for someone as a main theme in the songs themselves.
Review
By Paul Blinov, Published Sep 18, 2017 / Score: 7
↑↑↑ http://exclaim.ca/music/article/the_wilderness_of_manitoba-across_the_dark
Bandcamp: https://thewildernessofmanitoba.bandcamp.com/album/across-the-dark
Website: http://www.thewildernessofmanitoba.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wildofmanitoba
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildernessofmanitoba
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| The Wilderness Of Manitoba |
Across The Dark |
Genre: Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Folk, Pop
Album release: Sept. 15, 2017
Record Label: Pheromone Recordings
Duration: 50:42
Tracks:
01. Intro 0:55
02. Head For The Hills 4:29
03. Dead End Eyes 4:25
04. Easier 4:32
05. Run From The Dark 3:58
06. Safe From Sin 5:16
07. Cindy Runs 4:21
08. Clovers 4:44
09. Northern Sky 4:34
10. On My Mind 4:28
11. Old Fear 4:55
12. Echoes (2017 Version) 4:05
℗ 2017 The Wilderness of Manitoba under license to Pheromone Recordings
Personnel:
↑↑↑ Will Whitwham — Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards
Additional musicians:
↑↑↑ Tavo Diez de Bonilla — Bass
↑↑↑ Mike Brushey — Drums, Percussion
↑↑↑ Raven Shields — Vocals
↑↑↑ Laena Geronimo — Violins, String Arrangement for Cindy Runs
Credits:
ζ≡ All songs written by Will Whitwham
ζ≡ Publishing administered by Duchamp, Inc
ζ≡ Produced by Will Whitwham
ζ≡ Bedtracks recorded by Leon Taheny at Union Sound in Toronto
ζ≡ Overdubs recorded by Will Whitwham at Delaware House in Toronto
ζ≡ Strings recorded by Daniel Lepervanche at Cabin 21 in Los Angeles
ζ≡ Album mixed by Joao Carvalho at Joao Carvalho Mastering in Toronto
ζ≡ Additional mixing by Matthew Fudge at Revolution Recording in Toronto
ζ≡ Assisted by Luke Schindler
ζ≡ Except Cindy Runs and Head For The Hills mixed by Howie Beck at Studio H in Toronto
ζ≡ Mastered by Joao Carvalho at Joao Carvalho Mastering in Toronto
ζ≡ A&R by Graham Stairs and Kim Cooke
ζ≡ Cover illustrations by Sean Lewis, Toronto
ζ≡ Layout and design by Juliana Iannuzziello, Toronto
Review
ζ≡ Across The Dark is a little closer to what the present line~up of the band is delivering live. “We’ve experimented a lot in the studio over the past few albums while maintaining a core sound as a touring act”, says Whitwham. “And while that sound has always remained intact, it hasn’t always been easy in the studio just because there are so many options with multiple outcomes. I limited myself a little more on this record and ended up with something tighter.” One of the things the album title reflects is feeling that you’ve committed to something sonically and you’re confident enough to ‘cross the dark’ with it. It’s not dissimilar to the touring life and its ‘down in the trenches’ mentality. Anyone who has toured extensively knows there are long stretches and dark roads (especially in Canada), but it can also be the most rewarding when you’re happy with the band and the shows you’re delivering. If night after night, you feel that the benefits far outweigh the kilometres, then you’re successful enough to justify the madness. The other half of ‘across the dark’ refers to risk and also to the search: constantly trying to find something and the yearning for someone as a main theme in the songs themselves. (excerpt)
ζ≡ http://www.killbeatmusic.com/thewildernessofmanitoba/
Review
↑↑↑ The Wilderness of Manitoba prefers to characterize itself as an evolving entity and founding member Will Whitwham is the last man standing. For the band’s new album, Across The Dark, the vocalist/multi~instrumentalist stepped up to write and produce all the songs himself. “The Wilderness of Manitoba is a collective whose sound is open to change as long as songwriting and harmonies remain at the forefront. It also relies heavily on a strong female voice to carry half of the lead vocals; my favourite instrument and one that I’ll never be able to learn!” says Whitwham. From the band’s inception, it has redefined itself with every new release; from Hymns of Love and Spirits through When You Left The Fire, Island of Echoes, Between Colours and the band’s various EPs. The evolution of their sound has run the gamut from four part harmonies and its initial chamber folk sound to duo lead vocals and an expanded sonic palette ranging from cinematic indie pop to anthemic folk rock. The current live band includes vocalist/guitarist Raven Shields, bassist/vocalist Tavo Diez de Bonilla and drummer Mike Brushey. “The touring and recording members bring fresh eyes and open ears. Playing with new people always brings a greener, more inspired revitalization simply because it’s change. And change is great if you don’t fight it too much.”
↑↑↑ Across The Dark is a little closer to what the present line~up of the band is delivering live. “We’ve experimented a lot in the studio over the past few albums while maintaining a core sound as a touring act”, says Whitwham. ↑↑↑ “And while that sound has always remained intact, it hasn’t always been easy in the studio just because there are so many options with multiple outcomes. I limited myself a little more on this record and ended up with something tighter.” One of the things the album title reflects is feeling that you’ve committed to something sonically and you’re confident enough to ‘cross the dark’ with it. It’s not dissimilar to the touring life and its ‘down in the trenches’ mentality. Anyone who has toured extensively knows there are long stretches and dark roads (especially in Canada), but it can also be the most rewarding when you’re happy with the band and the shows you’re delivering. If night after night, you feel that the benefits far outweigh the kilometres, then you’re successful enough to justify the madness. The other half of ‘across the dark’ refers to risk and also to the search: constantly trying to find something and the yearning for someone as a main theme in the songs themselves.
Review
By Paul Blinov, Published Sep 18, 2017 / Score: 7
↑↑↑ http://exclaim.ca/music/article/the_wilderness_of_manitoba-across_the_dark
Bandcamp: https://thewildernessofmanitoba.bandcamp.com/album/across-the-dark
Website: http://www.thewildernessofmanitoba.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wildofmanitoba
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildernessofmanitoba
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