This album was my return to songwriting and rediscovering my love for loud guitars and enjoying the process of recording. These are home recordings and were mixed and mastered by Marc Joy and released on Saint Marie Records in 2014 as digital and CD.
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Inle: Death and the Rabbit Oil on Panel, 2011 by Carrie Ann Baade
Some album reviews 2014 (click on title for full review)
“ten tracks full of haunting melody and sonic experimentation that expand the boundaries of the genre”
“…they say all good things come to those who wait, and this most definitely ranks alongside anything she’s released in the past.”
“The mixture of drömpop and a more guitar-oriented sound with ten beautiful songs.Clearly fond of Au Naturel where the guitars almost pulling a hårdrockigare hold while Louise’s ethereal voice keeps the dreamy pop intact. Even Automatic is one of those song that does not really want to stay away from consciousness once you heard it. And the two last songs: the title song and Lost In The Shadow gives a perfect ending. Hopefully it will not take twenty years until the next album.” Rating 4/5
Made Of Stars connects Swallow’s satisfying dream-pop style with a more guitar-oriented sound, while Trehy’s dreamy vocals remaining the luscious aural attraction.
“…a full-throttle, Spectorish wall of sound pumped up to about 15. It’s as close to liturgical pop music as I’ve heard all year” 8.5/10
The debut album, Made Of Stars, contains strong elements of her former Swallow past, embracing a dream pop / shoe gaze style with a more guitar-orientated sound. Of course, Trehy’s sensual voice highlights the affair, making the debut Strata Florida album a pleasure to listen to.
‘Strata Florida digs into its ragged, guitar-heavy shudder like a band newly hatched in some teenager’s basement’
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