The Campfire Headphase

Rating

Album: The Campfire Headphase
#	Song Title		Time
1)	Into the Rainbow Vein	More Info...
2)	Chromakey Dreamcoat	More Info...	0:05
3)	Satellite Anthem Icarus	More Info...	0:06
4)	Peacock Tail	More Info...	0:05
5)	Dayvan Cowboy	More Info...	0:05
6)	A Moment of Clarity	More Info...	0:01
7)	'84 Pontiac Dream	More Info...	0:03
8)	Sherbet Head	More Info...	0:02
9)	Oscar See Through Red Eye	More Info...	0:05
10)	Ataronchronon	More Info...	0:01
11)	Hey Saturday Sun	More Info...	0:05
12)	Constants Are Changing	More Info...	0:01
13)	Slow This Bird Down	More Info...	0:06
14)	Tears from the Compound Eye	More Info...	0:04
15)	Farewell Fire	More Info...	0:08

Album: The Campfire Headphase
#	Song Title		Time
1)	Into the Rainbow Vein	More Info...
2)	Chromakey Dreamcoat	More Info...	0:05
3)	Satellite Anthem Icarus	More Info...	0:06
4)	Peacock Tail	More Info...	0:05
5)	Dayvan Cowboy	More Info...	0:05
6)	A Moment of Clarity	More Info...	0:01
7)	'84 Pontiac Dream	More Info...	0:03
8)	Sherbet Head	More Info...	0:02
9)	Oscar See Through Red Eye	More Info...	0:05
10)	Ataronchronon	More Info...	0:01
11)	Hey Saturday Sun	More Info...	0:05
12)	Constants Are Changing	More Info...	0:01
13)	Slow This Bird Down	More Info...	0:06
14)	Tears from the Compound Eye	More Info...	0:04
15)	Farewell Fire	More Info...	0:08

Performer Notes

Recording information: Hexagon Sun.
Boards of Canada established themselves as one of the most progressive and hypnotic electronica acts around with their first two releases (their debut, MUSIC HAS THE RIGHT TO CHILDREN, is required listening for fans of the genre). The group's long-awaited third release continues the surging, elemental ambience of the Scottish duo's former work, while expanding their stylistic palette to include more organic, acoustic instrumentation.
THE CAMPFIRE HEADPHASE lacks some of the edge of BoC's first offerings, instead emphasizing space rock-style atmospherics and shoegazer tempos. This is not to say, however, that the album lacks any of the meticulous craft and rich detail of their other work, or that the music is any less otherworldly or evocative. BoC's productions still sound like lost missives from the world of Atlantis: beautiful, startling, strange, and deeply absorbing. THE CAMPFIRE HEADPHASE stands alongside the most intriguing electronica recordings of the mid-2000s.

Professional Reviews

The Wire (p.55) - "Their appeal is their very blankness, creating a benign sonic space into which listeners can project their emotions."

The Wire (p.45) - Included in The Wire's "2005 Rewind: 50 Records Of The Year."

Mojo (Publisher) (p.62) - Ranked #2 in Mojo's "2005 Dance/Electronic Albums Of The Year."

Mojo (Publisher) (p.104) - 4 stars out of 5 - "It's a less alien, less disturbed and thoroughly lighter record....A golden haze of sun-lit daydreams."