Forest Swords - Compassion

Forest Swords - CompassionForest Swords, aka acclaimed Merseyside based producer Matthew Barnes, returns with his eagerly anticipated new full length record. Compassion" engages with an uncertain world were experiencing, distilling it into a unique sound territory: Barnes' exploration of the mid point between ecstasy and frustration, artificial and human feels timely and affecting. The result is an assured, compelling body of work, tying together the ancient and future:

Fink Mark 2 was born - but it involved going for broke

Heroes represents a clear sonic shift for the duo

This is their first work together since the infamous Techno Animal albums they worked on together

contrasting the simple melodies that are the distinction of the album

and “Water” which picks up on TSHA’s love of the Malian Griot singing traditions (as evidenced on previous single “Demba ft

Another five track 12"

He’s received boosts across a wide spectrum of supporters

the first third of the record sets out the tone for what is to follow – all beautfiully melodic and perfectly assembled but with enough of a creeping undertow to stop the music becoming empty or saccharine

With “ISAM” Amon started with field recordings but then synthesised the sounds and built them into actual playable instruments

collaborative vibe of the album

It sobered me up… it shook the ground for all of us in the artist community

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