New Taken by Trees: 'Other Worlds'

[mp3] Taken by Trees: "Anna"

Taken by Trees last outing East of Eden has been soundtracking our spring and summer months since its release in 2009. Today, Secretly Canadian announced the release of her new album, Other Worlds (10/2), "a[n] impressionist poem for the Hawaiian Islands... The music... reflects the natural beauty — floating in a perfectly blue pond, a kind breeze coasting off the waves, and abundant deep green foliage. The album's dub influences are gently layered with synths and Victoria's voice, floating along with the bass line." The only problem is, it comes out in October! Hopefully, for selfish reasons, we can snag an early press copy, but for the general populace, you'll have to wait for Other Worlds to complete those indian summer October BBQs. Watch the trailer below.

Taken by Trees: "East of Eden"

[mp3] Taken by Trees: "Watch the Waves"

In the blogosphere, if one doesn't post something the second it hits their mailbox, they feel behind, or that the time lag has somehow cheapened their post. Well, we call bullshit. Taken by Trees' absolutely stunning new record East of Eden isn't even out yet, but it's already making waves in the blog communities and has gotten some solid press. Well here we are to join the party. Produced by Dan Lissvik, East of Eden was recorded by Victoria Bergsman in Pakistan. Bergsman transcends the loveliness of her first Taken by Trees record Open Field  by adding new textures, darker instrumentation and a deeper more resonant sound. This album is a perfect listen on a gray day like today, or a sunny late August afternoon. East of Eden is out September 8th on Rough Trade.