For Mahogany Frog's prior album On Blue I wrote: "This is the kind of music I'm really appreciating - highly melodic, analog fuzzy, and prog rock minded. I've never really gone too much for post rock - a bit too static for my tastes - and Winnipeg's Mahogany Frog have those tendencies. But there's also a strong Canterbury flavor here, a style that seems to be a natural fit for post rock."
Since DO5 was the first album I'd heard by Mahogany Frog, I just presumed it had been more Canterbury styled than On Blue, since I gravitate to the genre. In fact it was the opposite. As I was listening I begin to wonder why I was drawn to the album at all, given its heavier rock nature and post rock underpinning. But as the album goes on, I was taken aback by the energy, which is more Ozric like and definitely could be considered space rock too. Couple that with their inherent knack for melody, and you have a very unique combination. Which is reason enough to find space in the collection. I enjoyed a +1 listen last night (well two actually). In reviewing both Mahogany Frog's that I own, it's clear I didn't have a solid grasp on their sound. I wouldn't mind hearing their other six albums at some point. And it appears they are still active. Cool. I'll add to Under the Radar as well.
Ownership: CD: 2008 Mafrogany Hog. Digipak. Purchased new upon release. This album received a wider distribution since it was also released on Moonjune. I thought I had that version, but clearly I don't. Huh. Funny label name.
2008; 11/16/23 (new entry)
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