Search - Yume Bitsu :: Golden Vessyl of Sound

Like swimming in lovely mist clouds...

M. Harris | Los Angeles, CA United States | 12/19/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Off the bat, this is probably the best release of 2002, tied perhaps with Do Make Say Think and Godspeed You! Black Emperor. It's soooo glorious. I found out about Yume Bitsu from reading all the offbeat music website one comes across when they are addicted to finding out about new bands...www.[deleted].com, www.[more deletion].com, etc...and I tried it out on a whim from the glowing reviews.I was already an avid fan of drone-ish rock...Spiritualized and Dandy Warhols come to mind in relation to this group. This band creates incredibly beautiful and unique waves of sound. The term "soundscape" is overused, but it comes to mind immediately in relation to Yume Bitsu. Delay and reverb abound, but what sets this album apart is the variety of instruments, and more importantly the unique way those instruments are used. Track 6, for instance, edges along with dissonant horn notes, before giving way to sweetly crafted guitar patterns. The use of vocals is possibly the release's most distinct feature. They appear only in cameo sections, but when they do, they swirl alongside the waves of guitar sound in most lovely fashion. Instead of being merely another drone addition, the voices stand alone, a rare occurance within the genre.This album bursts at the seems with trancendence and originality...give it a whirl, let it take you anywhere you wish."

Dream Beats

LuciferSam | San Jose CA | 05/28/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The band's name translates from Japanese as "Dream Beats". My first encounter with Yume Bitsu was made through [local] radio and their sound stood up from the rest of the so called Space Rock/Indy seen.None of the songs on Golden Vessyl of Sound have titles. Yume Bitsu created the tracks out of improvisations, fragments, and barely structured pieces, and the band felt that it would seem contrived to create titles in retrospect. It's fitting, because the resulting album is hardly something that can be broken down into simple songs. If you are looking for similar bands to compare their sound, I find that "My Bloody Valentine" mixed with "Godspeed, you black Emperor" would be a good equivalent and especially on this album. Golden Vessyl is hardly mellow, ambient music. It is a difficult album that demands your attention. Golden Vessyl is quite rewarding and well worth the effort, you time and money![...]"