Common Eider, King Eider - Amnesia

Review by Carol Knox

Common Eider, King Eider's album Amnesia is a hauntingly beautiful collection of ambient drone and experimental sounds. The album's tracks are filled with intricate layers of sound that create a dream-like atmosphere. The use of field recordings, found sounds, and acoustic instruments adds an organic quality to the music that is both eerie and captivating.

The album's opener, "Mare Island," sets the tone with its slowly evolving drones and distant whispers. The following tracks, including "The Dark Winter," "The Radiant Return," and "The Great Migration," continue to build on this atmosphere with washes of sound and subtle melodies that seem to fade in and out of focus.

One of the standout tracks on the album is "Elegy for Rusted Souls," which features a mournful cello melody that is gradually overtaken by a dense wall of sound. The track is a perfect example of the album's ability to create a sense of unease while still maintaining a sense of beauty.

Summary by Carol Knox

Amnesia is a masterful work of experimental music that rewards repeated listens. Common Eider, King Eider has created an album that is both unsettling and mesmerizing, and it is sure to be a favorite among fans of ambient and drone music.