{"product_id":"anthropods","title":"Anthropods","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnthropods\u003c\/strong\u003e is the new band from American drummer and composer, \u003cstrong\u003eMark Holub\u003c\/strong\u003e. Holub, known mainly as bandleader of the acclaimed and Mercury Prize nominated Led Bib, has with Anthropods created his first project as a leader since starting Led Bib in 2003.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile some of Holub's trademark Led Bib style is evident here, the album is full of contrasts, from pastoral beauty to dense free improvisation to heavy grooves, showcasing sides of Holub's work well beyond his work with his earlier group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShort punchy compositions like \"\u003cem\u003eForest Capers\u003c\/em\u003e\" remind us of the Led Bib sound, but the improvisation is more open, traveling in surprising new directions. Same goes for \"\u003cem\u003ePumpkin Patch\u003c\/em\u003e\", a track where we hear Holub's more groove-based writing, but in the improvising the band explores different territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe also hear much more of the softer side of Holub's writing such as on tracks like \"\u003cem\u003eThe Bells\u003c\/em\u003e\", \"\u003cem\u003eHome\u003c\/em\u003e\", and \"\u003cem\u003eSea\u003c\/em\u003e\", and in general this album puts this more reflective, poignant approach more front and center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile much of the improvising on the album is very free, it is never fully abstract. There is always a deep connection between the players, as well as a connection to the compositions themselves which keeps the listener always somehow anchored to something.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith this first release of this new five-piece ensemble, we get a glimpse into what these musicians have to offer the world and each other. \u003cstrong\u003eMark Holub\u003c\/strong\u003e: drums, Clemens Sainitzer: cello, Irene Kepl: violin, Susanna Gartmayer: bass clarinet, Jakob Gnigler: tenor saxophone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discus","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50459205337419,"sku":"1141631","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/14b7673d-99b9-4921-bc21-bcfdc9150a51_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727218491","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/products\/anthropods","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}