| Condition | Sealed |
| Manufacturer | Europe |
| Format |
LP, Black Vinyl |
| Date of release |
2009 |
| Barcode | 5037005000693 |
Isla, the quartet’s second album, is a vibrantly atmospheric collection of music that pioneers an entirely new sound. The steel drum-like chimes of Mulvey’s hang act as the reinforcement for the band’s deft double bass work and expert drumming. The hang’s somber, novel presence is fast becoming the band’s calling card, however, tenor saxophonist Jack Wyllie proves to be the most outstanding musical personality on Isla. From the dynamic introductory “Paper Scissors Stone” to the extraordinary “The Visitor,” Wyllie’s horn neatly constructs each track’s slowly developing melodic narrative before joyously tearing it apart, the frantic disassembly as captivating as the formation.
