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'Compost' Announces Release of Latest Album The new album entitled 'Rustic Voyage' is the Austin duo's second self-produced CD in as many years. The EP includes 8 mostly original tracks with Patrick Pressley on cello, Joseph Lafave on guitar/bass, and special guest Tony Cruz on percussion. Heading into the studio in May 2005, the band set out to record some of their favorite live pieces, two of which include the haunting lyrics and vocals of Lafave. The album opens with a rendition of their upbeat, middle-easternesque track, 'Trampin', which highlights Cruz's professional percussion playing with layers of tracks. This creates the full sound that Pressley and Lafave have so long been craving. The energy continues with a short but lively version of 'Soul Revival' with Lafave's impassioned cry to humanity's plight. Pressley's lyrical, if not flawed cello playing are again featured on this album with such tracks as 'Pendulum', 'Makebelieve', and 'Nicole', backed by the beautiful fingerstyle guitar playing of Lafave. Again the duo have fun singing together on the track 'Runaway', with Lafave's autobiographical lyrics about working with at-risk youth. 'Tarantella', a traditional Italian dance is a fun interlude between more serious tracks and continues the ecclectic world-music sound the band is known for. The album closes with yet another dark and underworldly song, 'No Way Out', which speaks to the musicians' worldview and makes you wonder where they are headed next. The quality of the CD is ten steps above their first, self-titled album which was recorded in their friend's living room. Although it is shorter, the professionality of the studio recording makes up for what lacks in length. Pressley's photos of El Salvador on the cover are a colorful supplement as well. Track List: 1. Trampin' 2. Soul in spirit 3. Pendulum 4. Run away 5. Make believe 6. Tarantella 7. Nicole 8. No way out Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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