South (U.S.)
Jagjaguwar Records
South's self-titled debut is one part mood music for the masses. For bookworms, it is an exegesis on the great ambient-rock moments of the 20th century. Some would call it the soundtrack to vacancy. Repetition has never been so substantial. Incorporating such things as tightly wound loops and arpeggio into their music; South redefines these devices through songwriting and orchestration to arrive at something that is intricate but simplistic in tone. Aside from the sweeping sounds of the keyboard, everything is done organically. It is when other instruments are added and time signatures are layered that South's sound is discovered.
Scott Bilby
last updated:
11/30/01
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