English avant-garde musician Colin Robinson continues his exploration of ambient music on Bassoons and Women's Coats, the new album by his one-man project Jumble Hole Clough. It's not all mellow and introspective however - his guitar brings the noise every now and then, coming close to funk. His recently deceased musical collaborator Richard Knutson pops up with a few spoken word bits in Dirt Farm, named after the abode where he grew up in America.
Robinson set out to capture "the current feeling of stasis and anxiety", composing a track each day. And while the the compositions sound rather bleak he can't resist to throw in odd bits to lighten the mood. The Smell Of Dust Being Burnt for instance bristles and purrs, and Time Is No Longer Of The Essence is a soundscape inviting the listener to relax a bit and go with the flow. I Need Non-stop Instant Gratification is a throwback to "his music for imaginary puppet shows albums" This Salty Armada and Moth On A Staircase Window. The title track, Bassoons and Women's Coats, is a goth avant-dance tune - and the perfect excuse to delve into his array of sound effects he has collected over the years.
