Clocks

Cool post-rock, straight from the Fridge (euurgh)

Fridge - Clocks [mp3] (The Sun)

The idea of Fridge returning put a smile on my face quite some time back. The Sun hasn't disappointed, with a surprising but reassuringly conservative take on the Fridge sound. With Kieren Hebden's new spiritual approach to music, and Adem's recent avant-garde collaborations the project could have gone in an extremely experimental direction, but we instead see an effective upgrade to the 2001 masterpiece Happiness.

This track Clocks sounds like an extension of Five Four Child's Voice off of the previous record, beginning with a slow introductory couple of minutes that line you up beautifully for the melodic sweeping post-rock mid section. It's a tried and tested approach, but carried off to the highest level. This leaves the record as a whole a significantly more accessible affair than the recent Four Tet output, which are challenging in the best possible sense.

So, perhaps not pushing the boundaries, but if you like post-rock you're in for a treat. Don't forget to buy it if you like it.