CD Suicide Squeeze / Cargo Release date: 23/Oct/2009
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#826 in Independent #19816 in Rock
Style:
Independent
Product No.:
688053491
Details / Tracklist:
01. "Fathom"
02. "Geneva"
03. "Melee"
04. "Hexed All"
05. "Malko"
06. "When The Mountain Comes To Muhammad"
07. "Philos"
Description:
Geneva by Russian Circles, released 15 October 2009, includes the following tracks: "Melee", "Malko", "Philos" and more.
This version of Geneva comes as a 1xCD. -
"Geneva" is a powerful and atmospheric instrumental rock album by the Chicago-based band Russian Circles, released here in the CD format. Known for their dynamic fusion of post-rock, post-metal and progressive elements, the band crafts expansive soundscapes that move from fragile, melodic passages to towering, riff-driven climaxes. On "Geneva," Russian Circles deepen their trademark contrast between quiet introspection and overwhelming intensity, creating an immersive listening experience that rewards both focused attention and repeated plays. The tracks flow into one another like movements of a larger work, with richly textured guitars, intricate bass lines and precise, often thunderous drumming forming a cinematic arc that feels both intimate and monumental.
As a band, Russian Circles have established themselves as one of the most respected names in modern instrumental rock. Emerging from Chicago's vibrant heavy-music scene in the mid-2000s, they quickly gained recognition for their intense live performances and their ability to tell wordless stories through music alone. Across their catalogue, they have toured widely, shared stages with influential acts from the post-rock and metal worlds, and earned a dedicated international fanbase drawn to their emotional depth and compositional sophistication. "Geneva" captures the band at a point where their sound is fully formed yet still pushing forward, making it a key release for both newcomers and long-time listeners.
The label Suicide Squeeze, whose CD edition is distributed here via Cargo, is an independent powerhouse with deep roots in alternative and underground music. Over the years, Suicide Squeeze has become synonymous with carefully curated, artist-focused releases that emphasize artistic freedom, strong visual aesthetics and high production standards. Their catalog spans guitar-driven rock, experimental projects and distinctive left-of-center artists, often helping to bring emerging talent to a wider audience without compromising authenticity. In collaboration with distributor Cargo, this release of "Geneva" combines Suicide Squeeze's curatorial vision with reliable, well-produced physical packaging, making this CD an essential piece for collectors of modern instrumental rock.
The good men of Russian Circles began making a name for themselves with their 2006 debut, Enter, a compelling blend of experimental post-rock that sou...
Travis Persaud - 04/Jan/2010
Epic. Dark. Moody. Transcendent. Energetic. Inspiring. At some point the adjectives to describe bands like Russian Circles will run out. The beautiful...
Steve Guimond - 24/Dec/2009
If you live inside the world of Chicago's Russian Circles, instrumental rock is not dead, and the way this power trio cooks it, nor should it be. Gene...
Patrick Masterson - 05/Nov/2009
The evolution from metal-informed post-rock renegades to thunderous sludge of the same variety has been a pretty quick one for Chicago trio Russian Ci...
RAOUL HERNANDEZ - 05/Nov/2009
Harder but with even more Explosions in the Sky-type finesse than last year's sophomore LP, Station, and yet unable to match the emotional and narrati...
Sam Shepherd - 28/Oct/2009
A squall of strings, a pounding of drums, and a thoroughly doom laden riff. Ah such sweet pleasures and only seconds have passed since pressing play o...
jack s - 28/Oct/2009
With the likes of Isis, Red Sparrows, Jiju, Mono, Pelican and Mogwai (the list could go on) running circles around the ambient experimental market, do...
Peter Woodburn - 28/Oct/2009
The instrumental, post-rock landscape is a bit crowded as of late. But in just three albums, the Chicago/Seattle trio Russian Circles have cemented th...
Andrew Beam - 27/Oct/2009
When discussing whether the latest release from Russian Circles is good or bad, it is hard not to travel into the territory of, “Well it is good, but ...
Jordan Richardson - 27/Oct/2009
With Geneva, Chicago’s Russian Circles have come through with another record that explores volume, pace and sound in unique fashion. Possessing ...
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