Mahogany - The Dream of a Modern Day
(Burnt Hair)
It seems that the wake created by the Cocteau Twins
in the mid 80s is starting to subside. Shoegaze has
died a tragic death, My Bloody Valentine never
resurfaced, and Slowdive (in a lot of places) is a
dirty word. It is because of this, or maybe in spite
of it, that it is so refreshing to hear this Mahogany
album!
Originally hailing from Michigan (home of the space
rock), Mahogany has had some great releases such as a
split with Auburn Lull on Burnt Hair and has endured
personnel changes and a move to New York City.
The Dream of A Modern Day expands on previous
releases, focusing more on driving drum machine rythms
(Cocteau Twins anyone?) and BEAUTIFUL clear whispery
female vocals. The guitars are very very processed,
and the bass is a great big blur. The juxtaposition
of super smeary and crystal clear is wonderful and
creates a sound unheard outside of a very small
circle of bands.
Mahogany is obviously not afraid to ride in the wake
of the mid 80s 4AD sound and does so in its
own unique and beautiful way. Honestly, if you think
that music peaked before Heaven or Las Vegas, give
Mahogany a chance to change your mind!
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