Media Materials
- RR02PP - Amp 'All Of Yesterday Tomorrow' Media Pack (ZIP, 6.0MB)
- RR01PP - Yellow6 'The Beautiful Season Has Past' Media Pack (ZIP, 2.5MB)
“For many, this writer included, the loose collective that birthed Flying Saucer Attack, Crescent, Third Eye Foundation, Movietone and Amp offered a window onto a new world of possibilities informed by a quietly confident reimagining of rock history... As this excellent three disc collection of rarities illustrates, the music instigated by Richard F Walker under the guise of Amp epitomises this movement's preoccupations and preferences.”
“Little of the material here sounds dated, and what does is affectingly so, like a faded childhood photograph or a half-remembered TV theme. For the most part, Amp's cavernous drones and unanchored plaints are disarmingly present in their refreshing lack of affectation or calculation. It's a pleasure to make their acquaintance once again.”
– The Wire
“A mind-expanding 3 CD set... the music does just what it's creator intended.”
“Some of the tracks featuring vocalist Karine Charff err towards conventional song structures while the looped and treated field recordings of 'Wild Wine Gaze' churn away like a vast weather system. 'When You Have Love' is quintessential Amp, with Satie-like piano ceding to a billowing blur of electronics and unrecognisable sounds, flecked with fragments of melody.”
– Mojo
“This triple CD survey of Amp's work from 1992 to the present is especially valuable.”
“Richard Amp started out at the tail end of the UK shoegazing movement but heard in sequence like this, his music distils the scene's most appealing elements. It's surprisingly diverse: from the brooding isolationism of 'Lutin' to the Portishead-style trip hop of the recent 'Fine Day', whose elegiac mood recalls late-period TalkTalk.”
– Uncut
“The dreamy strum, fuzz, and warble of 'Melatonin Red' have an evaporating gorgeous quality... In terms of glorious distortion, clanging atmospherics, and complementing vocals, 'Beyond', from 1997, is hard to beat. In an ideal world it would have been a chart-busting smash! My favorite item here, 'Moon Tree', is majestic and mournful, with intense shimmering waves of guitar coupled with effects and feedback codes. It is six minutes of total bliss.”
“'All Of Yesterday Tomorrow' is an undoubted treat... Naturally, the collection looks back, but I suspect that future listeners will also look kindly upon Amp.”
“Fabulous... a fantastic package.”
“Amp produce exquisitely spaced-out, cataclysmic dreampop that can only be listened to lying down... Their immobile hymns to emotional unrest are created from base elements of distortion, organic instruments, a cacophany of natural found sounds, Charff's zonked-out Nico drawl, and occasional electronic and folky flourishes.”
“Three and half blissful hours of dark, drifting music that introduces itself quietly, settles down and waits for you to zone out into semi-consciousness before overpowering you with its beauty, a wondrous feat of stealth and magic.”
– Plan B
“I was quite stunned at the amount of utterly beautiful music on offer here... It is entrancing and almost calming, launching a quiet intensity which is impossible to ignore.”
“I haven't been very familiar with Amp's earlier output but on the strength of this simply stunning compilation I think I need to remedy that immediately. This is just perfectly formed drone rock music, with leanings towards so many other fractured genres it would be impossible to list them all... Gorgeous.”
– Boomkat
“Now this is a treat... Comes with excellent sleeve notes, a detailed booklet, plush packaging and 38 lovingly complied tracks. A treat for those who already know Amp and an even bigger treat for those who have yet to discover their beauty.”
“Has there ever been a musical experience more soothing and calming than Amp? An aural massage, floatation for your ears and glowing musical colour that washes over in such a rewarding relaxing challenging way. The space where music and sound meet, instrumental, choral, minimal, uplifting positive drones and textures, always always uplifting, always bright, always welcoming, expressive melodies, hints of lyrics, sound in beautiful harnessed harmony, truly magical and rather gloriously unique. A highly recommended treasure box of Amp goodies.”
“Dreamily seductive yet fiercely belligerent... A perfect introduction to a strange but curiously alluring musical landscape.”
“Lovingly compiled... hunky dory package... Nicely done.”
“If you're into experimental feedback, droney intense bits of noise and that lovely space like floaty feeling then this is the sucker for you. At times it can be pretty dark and at other times it can have complete wonderful shades of light thrown into calm you right back down again... Great great fun!”
“Essential... A simply stunning collection of music and sound sculptures.”
“This is a complete Amp experience that draws you in, demanding that you not simply delve in and out at your whim and fancy, but instead begin at the beginning and complete the entire three discs, hearing history roll out in front of your ears.”
“'All Of Yesterday Tomorrow' is a great investment for people wanting to get a sense of the brilliance of Amp, as the collection contains no filler tracks; each song is meticulously crafted with Amp's particular ethos of creating something beautiful out of noise and melody.”
“Amp's music is truly indescribable... It does not exist in any neat subcategory... One can hear flashes of pristine dream-pop ('Melatonin Red'), otherwordly ambient soundscapes ('Sketch A Star'), strange electronic/ sample based experimentalism ('ICU'), and even gorgeous pastoral English folk ('Fine Day').”
“Over the course of three discs, Amp takes the listener on a truly mesmerizing aural journey... 'All Of Yesterday Tomorrow' ends up being just as rare as the band it chronicles, for its 38 tracks are all incredible explorations of dreamy and truly inventive music. For who else would a three disc set of b-sides and non-album tracks be so overwhelmingly amazing than for Amp, that rarest of bands who've contributed unswervingly uncompromised art for years? 'All Of Yesterday Tomorrow' is, simply put, one of the front-runners for releases of the year for 2007; a scrumptious collection of creativity, from the music to the beautiful artwork and notes. A must-have for ambient/ noise addicts.”
“As label RROOPP's second amazing release (their first being that breathtaking multi-disc Yellow6 collection from 2006), RROOPP has jumped to the top of labels to watch in the coming years. Highly recommended!”
“Stunning triple CD compilation of some of Amp's finest moments.”
“The sheer variety of the sounds on offer makes for utterly compelling listening and whether you're into the dronier moments, the more intense shoegazing tracks or the more traditionally song-based works, there's such a wealth on offer here. Almost feels like a well-kept secret... get yourself in on it, particularly if you're a fan of the Kranky label. Superb and recommended.”
“These three CDs are a great glimpse at a duo whose music is something special and different, spiralling from field recordings to ambient to space rock to shoegazing dream pop.”
“As such, it's best to just lie back and surrender... sinking through the multiple layers of cirrus-cloud guitar and geological rumbles, Charff's chilly French tones, the hints of post-war utopianism and psychedelic reflection, and the feel that this is what time sounds like when no-one is watching it pass.”
“For the die-hard Amp fans, 'All Of Yesterday Tomorrow' is a veritable goldmine... and a highly enjoyable listen, wrought with Amp's time-tested noisy space pop formula with Charff's vocals on top, at times almost drowning in the distorted melodies penned by Richard Amp.”
“The sheer number of songs on the release makes 'All Of Yesterday Tomorrow' a no-brainer bargain.”
“Listening to this 3CD set is like uncovering one of the world's best hidden treasures. Every track is composed with depth, brilliance, and perhaps most importantly, with no reliance on a particular genre... making Amp the most confoundingly remarkable band that you've never heard of.”
“Few bands can get me on pins and needles like Amp. Amp is the king of bliss-out bands when they want to be. Think of a British Sonic Youth that could care less about marketability, takes every imaginable experimental chance, and fell in love with Bark Psychosis, and you'd have something similar to Amp.”
“I encourage you to purchase this masterwork compilation and spend a solid month absorbing its beauty. Then you might not ever view post-rock the same way again. Lovely!”
“A monumental collection... of sonic inventions that have never received their due attention.”
– Kathodik
“If it's moody atmospherics you're after then there's more than enough here to compile a fine playlist of elegantly beautiful soundscapes.”
“Awesome three-disc rarities retrospective of these visionary song/ soundscape experimenters.”
“My world has changed subtly for the better thanks to the addition of Amp's expansive tones.”
“Smoothly we are transported from shimmering rolling guitars like slow motion explosions creating waves of blissed out feedback noise, to quiet pastoral piano meditations... From smoky and reverberating electronic soundscapes to pounding beats droning electronic harpsichord, and acid Super8 holiday road movie mind-footage... From perfectly realized euphoric swirling shoegaze to unsettling bizarre metallic dying android burblings, thunderous crashes, and chants of "they are watching you"...”
“Whilst an obvious essential for any Amp fan... 'All Of Yesterday Tomorrow' also serves as an excellent introduction to the myriad aspects of this still functioning collective who as ardently believe in the primal power of raw noise as valid expression as they do the carefully planned melodic motif.”
“Freedom are what Amp are all about, freedom from all the arbitrary boundaries and boxes created so that all aspects of music and indeed our lives can be conveniently compartmentalised, categorised, and divided. Definitely mind-expanding stuff.”
“Massive and unconditional praise for Amp.”
“The versatility and variety of ideas always surprises me... Marvelous.”
“If Amp is something new to your ears than you should get it... my recommendation is to play all these in one go, and take a deep dive into the crazy dream world of Amp.”
“For the past 15 years Amp have been at the forefront of experimental sound, mixing drone, Kraut inspired improvisation, ambience and swirling pop brilliance into a heady and absorbing body of work that is touched with genius... A treat for long term fans and new listeners alike.”
“'Remember' is half noise, half beautiful pop song, a drifting slice of brilliance that shows the band were full of ideas right from the start... 'Ombres' seems to be possibly the quintessential Amp track, with Coil-esque vocals, electronic washes and insistent electronics beat all merging into a perfect whole, this has been a constant on my stereo for a while now.”
“Given the amount of music on this disc, it is a testament to the playful inventiveness and exploratory spirit of Amp that it is easy to listen to the whole thing in one sitting, never a moment lost, never a song outstaying its welcome. An album you will still be playing in twenty years time.”
“A band of true sound pioneers... This penchant for defying convention makes Amp seem like the godfathers of today's chant rock leviathans.”
“A sheer delight to immerse in and ingest.”
“An essential piece of listening, even to a relative neophyte to their work. As any decent retrospective should, the styles presented within vary wildly over the bands fifteen-year career... Dream-pop, field recordings, trip hop, ambient, electronic and space-rock are all facets of the Amp sound showcased to stunning effect on 'All Of Yesterday Tomorrow'.”
“At times wonderfully wonky, inspired and blissful, Amp's mission is certainly well documented on 'All Of Yesterday Tomorrow'... A timely retrospective from this under-rated and shadowy outfit who have never been content with stasis.”
“Manna from heaven.”
– AllMusic
“Amp's music is something beautiful. Not introverted enough to be described as shoegazer nor passive enough to be ambient, or pretentious enough to be space-rock, it draws on all these genres and more and becomes something else altogether.”
“'All Of Yesterday Tomorrow' is a fantastic collection and one you almost can't justify not owning.”
“After a very beautiful boxset dedicated to Yellow6, it is the turn of Amp to see its unreleased tracks and rarities gathered in a superb three disc boxset.”
“The sound of Amp proves of an incredible density, a bubbling magma of deafened sounds where guitars, voices, piano and even flute intermingle... crushing all to leave a throbbing beauty which does not cease haunting us.”
“Independent label RROOPP has decided to devote a compilation to Amp - an excellent initiative to be put to their credit.”
“A labyrinth crossed by feedback, distortion, buzzes, pastoral daydreams, enigmatic lullabies, adventurous storms, subtle dissonances, vocal visionaries, pulsations and electric swirls... modifies the printed circuits of the brain.”
“A veritable reference in the history of the pop music/ rock'n'roll.”
“Again we welcome the work done by the label RROOPP... a compilation of high quality, with a genuine documentary effort.”
“Both essential for fans of Amp, but also the perfect entry point for discovering the group.”
“Mesmerizing... 'All Of Yesterday Tomorrow' makes a convincing argument for revisiting Amp's yesterday today.”
– Harp
“Beautiful drone-rock landscapes, projected on a panoramic screen.”
“I was playing 'Fine Day' as I was writing this paragraph and suddenly found myself unable to spell the word 'beauty' as I really couldn't concentrate. This is a good thing. There is too much aural wallpaper in the world today, music rarely commands you to stop whatever you're doing and listen and therefore it is refreshing when you hear something that jolts you out of your waking stupor and reminds you why the fuck you loved music in the first place.”
“ This shows the two polar opposites of Amp - they can brighten your day with shards of musical solar energy or darken the brightest day into a black hole of nothingness. But it's all good and it's all worth the effort, so change the habit of a lifetime and spend £15 on something which just might kick the complacency out of you.”
“Both a good introduction to new fans and a more than welcome addition for the old ones... What more do you want?”
– Earlabs
“This really is a package to be treasured; deluxe, complete, absolutely packed to the brim with info/rarities etc. You can tell a LOT of effort has been put into making this release something worth waiting for - and I think it's paid off.”
“A welcome surprise to hear something as diverse and entertaining as some parts of this CD... The strength is, it'll appeal to most people who like to be challenged. There's something for everyone in here with an open mind. Great stuff!”
“A beautifully packaged 3 CD set... of reverb drenched, droney stuff that somehow envelopes you.”
“There's almost too much to enjoy here. Recommended.”
“The extraordinary ability of Amp's music to stimulate the imagination... To describe Amp's music simply in terms of its composite sounds, or to compare it to other sounds, would be to completely misrepresent them. Amp deal in imagery of the imagination. "Atmosphere is the key to the imagination", so say the sleeve notes, and the music embodies this principle to the letter. The imagination is unlocked, the mind goes blank and becomes a playground for visions.”
“Amp are full of surprises. This is how they manage to keep us gripped through a 3-CD compilation.”
“This massive compilation houses stacks of orphan tracks under one cover, presenting an overwhelming three-and-a-half hours of noise. Overwhelming in a good way, that is.”
“What's really remarkable is that the material doesn't seem dated at all, probably because Amp have followed their own path - the remastered recordings are resonant, compelling and often excellent.”
“Special music from a special band.”
“There are some albums that you need to listen to but don't necessarily need to own, while there are others that scream out to belong within a collection, to speak to the would be listener just by the scale of the project alone... And here we have 'All of Yesterday Tomorrow'.”
“Rest assured that from the offset those new to Amp will discover the complexity and dimension of their sound... Evocative of Sigur Ros's earlier works and an aide memoire of how much of an influence this underground band really has had on the scene.”
“Fans of Amp's work can rest easy knowing that this three CD compilation is something not to be missed, while those new to the group but familiar with the scene will undoubtedly backtrack their way through Amp's history after the blissful immersing experience that this huge compilation provides.”
“'All Of Yesterday Tomorrow' offers some insight into the phenomenal oeuvre of Amp.”
“Providing something for both the interested newcomer and established fan of the band, 'All Of Yesterday Tomorrow' offers an excellent insight into a cross-section of Amp's output over the years. RROOPP again do an excellent job with the packaging and detailed information they provide, making them a label to watch for future retrospective releases.”
“A dream for fans and a world to explore for newcomers.”
“Amp is entirely its own force of nature, and a truly visionary one at that. Don't take them for granted; even in our anything-goes time their style of emotional, intuitive, fearless, song-and-soundscape-centered exploration is something to cherish.”
“Gorgeous... The sounds range from heavenly dream pop, to atmospheric droning pulses, gently lilting folk pop, intergalactic space dub, hypnotic sleepwalker's chansons, and much more along the way.”
“An ideal entry point for the novice and an essential addition to the collection of any of the already converted.”
“'All Of Yesterday Tomorrow' gladly collects all the odds and ends on a three disc pack, including single B-sides, demos and previously unreleased gems... This stuff was originally released on Rocket Girl, Ochre and the like. Need I say more?”
– The Fold
“One can regard 'All Of Yesterday Tomorrow' as the testimony of the career of a single group, who forever remained in the shade, but whose pieces still keep all their relevance today.”
– Ondefixe
“Wonderful trips in territories of a pure unbound sonorous creativity... a gash of fragile humanity in the vastness of the drift of planets.”
“These compositions are atmospheric as much as tuneful but would set the nerves twitching, in the right way, of anyone who likes left-field electronica as well as the less self-absorbed sort of post-rock.”
– SoundsXP
“A music that is like the report of a quasar as it explodes and releases its fragments to the infinite.”
“A whole host of little gems to keep your attention.”
“The album does highlight the group's extensive range of influences: from the white noise of bands like My Bloody Valentine, the minimalism of avant-garde composers like Terry Riley and Steve Reich, trip-hop, ambient and electronica.”
“A lot of beautiful numbers on this splendid collection.”
“A mysterious, intangible and nevertheless lasting beautiful mix of ambient, softnoise and drones.”
“Impressive... This titanic overview promises a very beautiful future still to come.”
“Romantic and delicately fragile.”
– Blow Up
“'All Of Yesterday Tomorrow' puts a final point at the adventure of the group, at the height of its unsung talent, by the devotion of this very beautiful boxset to it.”
“The trademark My Bloody Valentine sound of multi-tracked tremelo guitars figures on a number of tracks on these three CDs, but Amp's sound has broadened considerably over the years, incorporating drones, electronica, neo-folk and noise. They can sound as obtuse and ethereal as Stars Of The Lid, or as punishing as Bardo Pond's freak drone-rock.”
“ What is striking about the album is the consistently high quality of the material. For an odds 'n' sods collection, very little of it fails to come up to scratch. It could almost function as an alternative 'greatest hits' set - it's definitely as good a place as any for a neophyte to start.”
– Dezji
“Beautiful... and dreamy.”
“The perfect introduction to the rich repertoire of a unique and under-estimated band.”
– Noise
“If you seek dark tranquility with a modest amount of surreal nuances, then Amp is for you. And if your metaphysical fiber yearns for progressive melancholy, then Amp is for you too. If you need to amplify the vividness of your second self or even restore memories that have in some way deformed your true self, then Amp is the noise for you.”
“Amp is for brain dancing, remembering, reflecting, realizing, predicting and unbolting dormant brain cells. The present future might not be ready for the psychometric soundscapes of Amp yet, but Amp is more than ready to grind its way forward once the apocalyptic signal rings across our simulated planet. Perhaps Amp should be cryogenically frozen for a few more years. I am not quite sure whether the current proto-cyberculture is mentally prepared for the journeys Amp has to offer. It may be that the disparate auditory stimulation that Amp creates is too overwhelming for the masses still distracted and lost amongst the options and mindless variety offered by postmodernity.”
“Impressive work... affectionately arranged.”
– Scenite
“Apparently sticking to the principle of quality over quantity, this extensive Amp compilation is only RROOPP's second release; but the wait has been well worth it.”
“Instrumental drift pieces such as the sumptuous 'Seagreen Serenades' envelop the listener in a mist of edgy ambiance that is simultaneously tinged with darkness and yet euphoric (an apparent dichotomy that resurfaces in Amp's work again and again across the years). The warm, soft piano, flute and Karine Charff's whispered non-lyrical sighs on 'There She Goes' has an exquisitely reflective pastoral quality. Then there is the uncomplicated yet astonishingly affecting instrumental 'Walking A Line' that could be the soundtrack to an avant garde piece of geometric animation from the 1950s. Whilst 'Lutin' comes across like a chilling out-take from the soundtrack to 'Alien'.”
“'All Of Yesterday Tomorrow' is a remarkable release that stands as compelling documentary evidence of all that Amp have achieved over the years.”
– DSO
“Seat yourself comfortably, put the disc in your stereo and bon voyage!”
– Sodapop
“A remarkable density and a depth.”
“RROOPP has certainly proven themselves as a little label who is willing to do things the right way when it comes to archiving the work of a musician or artist. The packaging on 'All Of Yesterday Tomorrow' is gorgeous, with a lush triple digipack and tons of great information in the extended liner notes.”
“If you're a fan of Amp or space/drone rock in general, you could certainly do a lot worse than picking up this massive, but reasonably-priced collection.”
“True manna from deep space.”
“This is clearly a band that was working through its own ideas, testing different ways to abstract a rock song into something imprecise and elliptical. Many have drawn from their fieldwork.”
– Dusted
“Of course, for a relatively obscure band like Yellow6, the question of whether or not an elaborate 3 disc is necessary is asked. The answer, in short, is YES!!! Jon Attwood is without a doubt one of the most important (yet unfortunately unsung) people in the ambient, shoegaze, electronic, post-rock community. His prolific songwriting is deeply complex, yet bares the marks of effortlessness. Attwood's ability to take droning guitars and create mini-epics is breathtaking. Few modern guitarists can match the elegant beauty of Attwood's work.”
“For any fan of dreampop, ambient, post-rock, slowcore, or shoegaze, this is very well the release of the year. Highly recommended.”
“This is about as close to perfection you can get.”
“Top 10 Albums of 2006 - 2. Yellow6 'The Beautiful Season Has Past'”
“Attwood has managed to combine the sensitivity of the Cocteau Twins, the tearful jubilation of Slowdive and the droning symphonics of Mogwai and also inject something of his own personality in the mix.”
“The low price tag makes this an absolute must to anyone vaguely interested.”
– Boomkat
“There is a lot of talent and effort in this release and if you're a fan of true ambient music you will want to give this a spin.”
“Beautiful, expansive guitar and electronics that form a shimmering, slightly shoegazey whole that is at once familiar yet gorgeously refreshing at the same time. For this amount of music for £10.99 you simply can't go wrong if you're a fan of the more wistful guitar sound. Highly recommended.”
“'The Beautiful Season Has Past''s detail and smart presentation - not to mention some stunning material - makes it an essential purchase for Attwood followers.”
“More often than not, these previously elusive singles and compilation tracks hit on a captivating melody shift or a stunning passage of elegance. For these reasons alone, long may Attwood's journey continue.”
“A 3-disc compilation of the career of Yellow6 must be some kind of aural nirvana for the educated and also the broad minded post-rock come electronica fan. For those that don't fit into this perhaps quite small niche, then here is something to investigate.”
“Within the mix of the three CDs are a cavalcade of beautifully drawn-out guitar pieces intermingled with beeps and whistles and all manner of noises to create something wonderful to just lie back and wallow in. Not just one for the purists or the completists.”
“Expressive, colourful, graceful, poised…”
“Yellow6's music exists in some nether world between the polar sonic continents of the delicate fabrics weaved by Vini Reilly of Durutti Column fame and the atmospheric majesty of Mogwai and GSYBE while in between serving as a hushed sanctuary for Robin Guthrie, Labradford, John Carpenter and John Barry. Self described as "the calm after the storm" the soundscapes are spacious, sometimes brittle, partly glacial appearing like the ebb and flow of the lunar tides, the cycle of the seasons sometimes tempestuous and foreboding, yet crafted with an alluring classicism and though often skeletally sleight they're awash with translucent ripples of resonance and carved in lushly textured slices of lilting ambience.”
“All in all deserving of the 5 e's - epic, enigmatic, elegiac, ethereal and of course - essential.”
“The most unusual thing is not that Attwood has released this much material but that he has maintained a very high level of quality throughout, as this collection testifies. Across all forty tracks, there is never a duff track.”
“The music collected here covered a huge range of moods and emotions. Much of Attwood's best work appears on 'The Beautiful Season Has Past', so whether you're a newcomer or an old fan, this is a great album to get your hands on.”
“He makes music which is intricate in its simplicity. Gently plucked guitars, subtle bass lines and programmed beats which pulsate beneath the music like the beat of a heart all combine to create something beautiful and ethereal.”
– Spill
“A sublime collection of… graceful and alluring post-rock, without the pretentions of similar artists such as Mogwai.”
“An extremely well collected group of emotive songs that I personally find very relaxing and easy to listen to.”
“Also being a record collector myself, I feel that this is a superbly put together package, with detailed information on every track, should you want to hunt down the original version to add to your collection. A great purchase for new or existing fans of Yellow6 alike.”
“Expansive guitar and electronics that forms a shoegazey sound, wonderful collection.”
“This sprawling CD set contains some of his best work to date, and enough heady music to fill an entire evening of stargazing, couch-surfing, or walking foggy streets.”
“The album is not only a must-have for fans of Yellow6, but is also just as good of a place as any (especially given the bargain price of the set) to dive into his musical world. Not only a testimony to his large and consistent output, the release is also a great document of a truly independent artist at work outside the sphere of large or even medium label support. This is really lovely stuff.”
“This is a dizzying collection that drips with inventiveness and an eye for detail, every track having been lavished with thoughts and ideas which ensures that all three discs can hold you attention and reveal more layers with each listen.”
“This is an album that you can immerse yourself in completely, the sounds washing over you, taking you away from the mundane, and leaving you refreshed on your return.”
“I assure you that Yellow6 is one of those sound painters that will take you somewhere where you may not have been before.”
“A splendid and precious collection.”
– Blow Up
“Mind-boggling in not only its volume, but in its consistently high quality, 'The Beautiful Season Has Past' is a fine collection of some of the best-executed ambient material in the music world.”
“It seems fitting, for a change, that a lesser-known yet incredibly talented artist like Yellow6 should receive the honour of having such a fine 2 disc set released in his honour. Too often 'Best Of' collections or box set releases are devoted to artists with a far less impressive back catalogs, which makes 'The Beautiful Season Has Past' all the more special. Finally a special release devoted to a true artist who has not forsaken artistic integrity for the lure of a semblance of fame or fortune.”
“'The Beautiful Season Has Past' is impressive as it is long, and will undoubtedly keep listeners engaged for a multitude of seasons.”
“Jon Attwood has been one of the most esteemed and prolific composers of electronic dream-pop and chilled ambience of the last decade.”
“Lovingly compiled within a lavish foldout digipak, with each of the 40 tracks accompanied by notes and artwork, this is Christmas and Birthday come at once.”
“No leftovers package, this. Imagine thumbing through a beautiful compendium of still photographs only to discover that these were the ones that didn't quite fit into the artist's main exhibition. How is that for "wow" factor?”
“2006 Year End Best Of - Compilations - 3. Yellow6 'The Beautiful Season Has Past'”
“A must for any current fans and a great introduction for anyone who likes their instrumental music ambient and sweeping.”
“Vast and monumental.”
“Yellow6 can best be described as the sound of God snoring: expansive, all-enveloping, epic, hypnotising noise. A genuinely unique and compelling proposition. Indeed, it's all about the emotion for Jon and this sense of warmth and soul ebbs and flows through his divine music like some kind of celestial aura suffusing your soul.”
“A balm for the tired mind... a sincere deposit of soul.”
– Overdub
“An amazing lesson in elegance.”
“This impressive collection acts as worthy introduction to those who are new to Attwood's music as Yellow6 but also fills gaps in the collection of those familiar with his work as it includes the several unreleased bonus tracks.”
“If you have ever wondered what Yellow6 sounds like or just had a passing interest in his work, 'The Beautiful Season Has Past' is an excellent starting point. Even if you are well-versed in Attwood's output and have been seeking out his more obscure releases for years, this compilation still has plenty to offer you. It is also very competitively priced so you can't go wrong.”
“A striking career-spanning rarities compilation.”
“A near-unique collection in that while obsessive fans would want it for its odds-and-sods nature, it's also a wonderful introduction for the newcomer, the shadowy corners of his work suddenly illuminated in kaleidoscopic fashion.”
“A very beautiful introduction to the music of Yellow6.”
– Fnac
“A wonderful imaginary music world.”
“The Best of 2006 - 5. Yellow6 'The Beautiful Season Has Past'”