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9Bach - Anian

Review by Russell Warfield

There are choices from which Anian struggles to recover, no matter how charming and intricate the arrangements frequently are»

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9Bach made their name by taking traditional Welsh folk songs and recasting them onto a spectral and haunting sound canvas. Their 2014 album 'Tincian' was the worthy winner of the coveted Best Album in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2015. New album 'Anian', whilst influenced by the Welsh traditions, comes from an altogether more anarchic place - calling for change, questioning the world and the role we play, how we treat animals and disregard nature. Darker in themes, but not without a sense of hope. Ethereal female Welsh language vocals shimmer alongside harp, swamp guitar, dub beats and a pounding rhythm section.
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