CD Details

STAR IS JUST A SUN

WHITE BIRCH (THE)
2002 , NORWAY , EAN CODE 4030433756829 - EURO 11.50

Label: GLITTERHOUSE RECORDS

ALBUM REVIEW
Although The White Birch have been reviewed on some progressive sites, they have more in common with the quieter end of, say, Radiohead, Low, or more obviously, Iceland's wonderful Sigur Rós (if ever a band could do with using a Mellotron...). Star is Just a Sun is apparently a major departure for the band, and is probably best described as melancholy; a far better word than 'miserable', which just makes me think of the likes of the Smiths. This is really quite gorgeous, actually, deserving a far wider audience than the one it doubtless has, although at least being on Glitterhouse should give the wider world a passing chance of becoming aware of their existence. (planetmellotron.com)