Lucky Dragons – “Dream Island Laughing Language” – [Marriage Records]

lombard   9/18/2012   12-inch, A Library

This is an ethereal release from Lucky Dragons, with an emphasis on percussion. Gongs, chimes, claps, taps and cranks meld with twinkling, bubbling, squeezing, plucking, and music box sounds. It can be subdued, with spare, chant-like vocals; but things also pick up and can reach a danceable pace, suitable for ritualistic romps around the campfire, drum circles or drowsy, acoustic dance clubs where ecstasy has been replaced with peyote and peace pipes.