The Shellac-curated Camber Sands event in 2002 was my introduction to All Tomorrow's Parties. Shellac were magnificent hosts, lining up a staggering bill and giving everyone three tasty CDs stuffed with tracks by the bands playing.
Alongside discovering a load of new stuff, I got to see Rachel's who were an amazing hybrid of modern classic austerity and postrock angularity.
Rachel's bassist Jason Noble also played with The Shipping News, his other band and sent me scurrying for their back catalogue of expansive, dynamic beauty.
I also sought out the official ATP compilation album which features 'Quiet Victories'. Opens with a swirl of abused guitar, sombre bass and gently manic drums before the music dies away to cascades of sparkling guitar in the verses. Part Codeine mope, part Explosions In The Sky-scraping, a bit of Red House Painters' spartan elegance, some of Tortoise's rolling groove and just the slightest hint of Slint's unhinged 'Good Morning, Captain'.
Beautiful.
Download The Shipping News 'Quiet Victories' (post rock mp3 download) (Mediafire)
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