circle of willis

Reviews

The Manual of Internal Fixation - Reviews

"And when you get through the comic relief, you will find some great tunes. Excellent tunes, in fact: my normal habit of scanning for stand-outs was abandoned in favour of repetitive listening"
PG (Jacky) Gleeson’sMusic Reviews website

The whimsical glory of this release has to be heard to be believed. Scratch the kooky surface and you uncover a remarkable album brimming with electronic rhythm, melody and innovation. Take Hijack, for example, a loungey little piece in dubious taste, played over an interview with a victim of the 1985 Egyptian Air hijacking. Wild. And just when things seems frivolous or just downright crazy, they deliver a masterpiece of aural pleasure like Far Away, or a Fractal Parsecs. Circle of Willis blend stunning vocals with complex rhythms and tackle gospel samples with a flair that almost makes Moby look outdated. Demands to be heard and deserves to do well.
Shout Magazine, Perth

Fractures in the Elderly - Reviews

Click here to read a review of Fractures in the Elderly from the June/July edition of Australian Music Forum.

“...massively, almost compulsively enjoyable; complex, rhythmic, highly melodic and constantly inventive. I don’t know the last time I found anything so damn attention grabbing…”
Tony Dale, Camera Obscura Records

"It's good! I'm sorry if I haven't given this album the attention it deserves"
Tim Ritchie, Sound Quality, Radio National

" This latest release, "Fractures in the Elderly" comes packed with funk keyboard beats, and loads of catchy samples. It definitely has a Moby-like taste, with some glorious vocals and upbeat rhythms. Many tracks have samples of great gospel vocals, which blend so melodiously with the electronic sounds of the keyboard and guitars. ...thiss release can be a great way to get your Saturday night swinging into motion, or just a fun chill-out after a long day."
mono.net
“If you like freaks and I mean that in the nicest possible way, you will really love these guys. They are musically tight and very versatile and as crazy as four Napoleons.”
Davin Broadbent, www.mp3.com.au artist chat coordinator

“Roll on the lo-fi slackers and their self-help musical experimentation. Though circle of willis claim to have made a hash of their lives, the same cannot be said for their music. Australia’s answer to Ween? Trust us, it's happened…”
mp3TV on www.now.com

"circle of willis ask you to hitch your mind to the great celestial lawnmower and give yourself over to their "Alternative Gospel Space Funk". We did, and we're converted. A cool mix of electronic and organic sounds, slickly recorded and produced. 'Cosmic Timebomb' is a track from their independently released album 'Fractures in the Elderly'.
Channel V review

"circle of willis are four very serious people ... yeah right! I do however tell a small amount of truth in the fact that they are a very tight musical entity. The structuring of each of the tracks on Fractures in the Elderly is terrific to say the least, with some very strong variations in rhythm and
melody. Creativity stems from the core of circle of willis with some dance, a little jazz, and a box full of soul. What more can we expect from these guys? A vicious attempt at uniqueness, well that's in there too. Get with the groove and feel the cerebral impulses that pump from inside this great offering."
Melanie Vilnis, bzine

"circle of willis have taken on an improbable feat and they've nailed it with great musical success. "Ain't God Good" is an alternative gospel song with a bit of blues and a bit of slowed-down trip-hop. Great smokey vocals, lovely rhythms, and cool percussion help make this song so addictive. This track feels a bit like The Primitive Radio Gods."
downloadmusic.com.au

"WOW! Cosmic Timebomb is a quite stunning track. the nearest equivalent would have to be the early work of Matt Johnson. Highly original."
mp3.com.au

"Cosmic Timebomb, sounds fun! I think this song has a good groove, the vocal effects are well mixed and have good dynamics, and I like the layering effect in the part "how low she goes" The acoustics of the drums, especially the snare are a nice touch, dry but with that resonant accent every four beats. Is that an electric piano I can hear? It has a nice feel to it, and the guitar effects are good too, not over powering, just sitting in their place.
Overall I like this tune, it sounds very original and has a nice feel to it, I could enjoy this probably anytime of the day, and think that it has enough difference, in style and in use of sounds (simple but effective) to stand out from most of the music I have recently listened to. Keep em coming................................"
Michael Taranto, mp3.com.au

"Funk Me! This song really grooves along. From the opening funky guitar riff through to the revved up disco-feel of the final section it really keeps you moving. The vocals sound like something you would hear in a black Baptist church in the States. Powerful gospel/soul stuff. All in all a great upbeat track that makes you want to jump around."
mp3.com.au

"Shuffling, Trip-Hop beats and stretchy guitar notes provide the backdrop for bizarre vocal improvisations and cut-and-paste samples. A weird and groovy transmission from Mars to Uranus."
Chad D., listen.com


		Reviews The Manual of Internal Fixation - Reviews "And when you get through the comic relief, you will find some great tunes. Excellent tunes, in fact: my normal habit of scanning for stand-outs was abandoned in favour of repetitive listening" PG (Jacky) Gleeson’sMusic Reviews website The whimsical glory of this release has to be heard to be believed. Scratch the kooky surface and you uncover a remarkable album brimming with electronic rhythm, melody and innovation. Take Hijack, for example, a loungey little piece in dubious taste, played over an interview with a victim of the 1985 Egyptian Air hijacking. Wild. And just when things seems frivolous or just downright crazy, they deliver a masterpiece of aural pleasure like Far Away, or a Fractal Parsecs. Circle of Willis blend stunning vocals with complex rhythms and tackle gospel samples with a flair that almost makes Moby look outdated. Demands to be heard and deserves to do well. Shout Magazine, Perth Fractures in the Elderly - Reviews Click here to read a review of Fractures in the Elderly from the June/July edition of Australian Music Forum. “...massively, almost compulsively enjoyable; complex, rhythmic, highly melodic and constantly inventive. I don’t know the last time I found anything so damn attention grabbing…” Tony Dale, Camera Obscura Records "It's good! I'm sorry if I haven't given this album the attention it deserves" Tim Ritchie, Sound Quality, Radio National " This latest release, "Fractures in the Elderly" comes packed with funk keyboard beats, and loads of catchy samples. It definitely has a Moby-like taste, with some glorious vocals and upbeat rhythms. Many tracks have samples of great gospel vocals, which blend so melodiously with the electronic sounds of the keyboard and guitars. ...thiss release can be a great way to get your Saturday night swinging into motion, or just a fun chill-out after a long day." mono.net “If you like freaks and I mean that in the nicest possible way, you will really love these guys. They are musically tight and very versatile and as crazy as four Napoleons.” Davin Broadbent, www.mp3.com.au artist chat coordinator “Roll on the lo-fi slackers and their self-help musical experimentation. Though circle of willis claim to have made a hash of their lives, the same cannot be said for their music. Australia’s answer to Ween? Trust us, it's happened…” mp3TV on www.now.com "circle of willis ask you to hitch your mind to the great celestial lawnmower and give yourself over to their "Alternative Gospel Space Funk". We did, and we're converted. A cool mix of electronic and organic sounds, slickly recorded and produced. 'Cosmic Timebomb' is a track from their independently released album 'Fractures in the Elderly'. Channel V review "circle of willis are four very serious people ... yeah right! I do however tell a small amount of truth in the fact that they are a very tight musical entity. The structuring of each of the tracks on Fractures in the Elderly is terrific to say the least, with some very strong variations in rhythm and melody. Creativity stems from the core of circle of willis with some dance, a little jazz, and a box full of soul. What more can we expect from these guys? A vicious attempt at uniqueness, well that's in there too. Get with the groove and feel the cerebral impulses that pump from inside this great offering." Melanie Vilnis, bzine "circle of willis have taken on an improbable feat and they've nailed it with great musical success. "Ain't God Good" is an alternative gospel song with a bit of blues and a bit of slowed-down trip-hop. Great smokey vocals, lovely rhythms, and cool percussion help make this song so addictive. This track feels a bit like The Primitive Radio Gods." downloadmusic.com.au "WOW! Cosmic Timebomb is a quite stunning track. the nearest equivalent would have to be the early work of Matt Johnson. Highly original." mp3.com.au "Cosmic Timebomb, sounds fun! I think this song has a good groove, the vocal effects are well mixed and have good dynamics, and I like the layering effect in the part "how low she goes" The acoustics of the drums, especially the snare are a nice touch, dry but with that resonant accent every four beats. Is that an electric piano I can hear? It has a nice feel to it, and the guitar effects are good too, not over powering, just sitting in their place. Overall I like this tune, it sounds very original and has a nice feel to it, I could enjoy this probably anytime of the day, and think that it has enough difference, in style and in use of sounds (simple but effective) to stand out from most of the music I have recently listened to. Keep em coming................................" Michael Taranto, mp3.com.au "Funk Me! This song really grooves along. From the opening funky guitar riff through to the revved up disco-feel of the final section it really keeps you moving. The vocals sound like something you would hear in a black Baptist church in the States. Powerful gospel/soul stuff. All in all a great upbeat track that makes you want to jump around." mp3.com.au "Shuffling, Trip-Hop beats and stretchy guitar notes provide the backdrop for bizarre vocal improvisations and cut-and-paste samples. A weird and groovy transmission from Mars to Uranus." Chad D., listen.com