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The Relatives
Jazz · 2005 · 8 tracks

The Relatives

Warm, egoless jazz guitar meets patient post-rock structures. A masterclass in negative space, collective listening, and late-night intimacy.

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Quiet consolidation

A quiet hum of amplifier tubes opens up into spacious, late-night conversations between clean guitar and patient bass. Notes hang in the air like smoke, leaving room for you to breathe between the gentle, slow-rolling rhythms. It feels like sitting in a dark living room while old friends play just for themselves.

Tracklist · 8 Tracks
01
Istanbul
3:26
02
Mannerisms
6:06
03
Sea Change
3:31
04
When Did You Stop Loving Me, When Did I Stop Loving You
6:27
05
Beanstalk
3:26
06
The Relative
5:56
07
Toy Boat
5:01
08
Rang
6:58
Moments Worth Waiting For
03Sea ChangeThe slow, circular rhythm on 'Sea Change' relies on incredibly sparse guitar chords that decay naturally into the room's quiet atmosphere.
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Reviews
Critic Consensus

Critics were widely enthusiastic, and the album drew broad acclaim.

Stylus MagazineB+
Spectrum Culture90%
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PopMatters7/ 10 stars
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Pitchfork7.4/ 10
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Cokemachineglow77%
AllMusic4.5/ 5 stars
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