Though Santa Cruz, California’s LittleBear [Official Site, Myspace] may give the impression of a full band, it is actually the work of one Nick Principe. His latest offering is an EP, Army of Trees, that seemlessly spans noise-rock while presenting what appears to be nature’s musical hiking companion. No lie: I could see myself alone in the woods hiking to this, and I don’t hike anymore (I am allergic to EVERYTHING!).
What makes me the most proud is that Principe spend the summer in seclusion in upstate New York (I will have to find out where exactly) and he recorded LittleBear’s debut. This brief, yet full introduction finds Principe playing nearly every instrument at his disposal, simultaneously creating the illusion of an ensemble while evoking the feeling of complete isolation.
Upon finishing the record, Principe packed his studio and his belongings into a car and drove across the country, taking the northern route and finally landing in sunny Santa Cruz. In a new town on a new coast, Principe begins work on LittleBear’s debut LP.
Check out some mp3s “after the jump”
“Smaller Trees” [mp3]
“A Song For the Jungle” [mp3]
Tracklist:
1) The Beaverkill
2) Down the Waterfall
3) A Song For the Jungle
4) Smaller Trees
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