Saturday, February 3, 2018

Mephiti - Mephiti (EL NEGOCITO RECORDS 2018)


For his band Mephiti, Bogaerts can depend on guitarists Bert Cools and Ruben Machtelinckx, two exponents of a generation of string adepts who have worked themselves beyond the classic examples that elaborate on the blues. The sharpness of Bert Cools, on semi-acoustic and electric guitar, and the thoughtful and recognizable playing of Machtelinckx (electric) form a stream of dreamy, lyrical sounds, with the occasional strong outburst. Complemented with the klanklės handled by Lithuanian musician Indrė Jurgelevičiūtė, it becomes a thick varied abundance, where regularly hints of folk traditions pour through. The rustling game of drummer Stijn Cools gives it all a wayward edge.

1. Shilly 03:22
2. Hymne I 05:49
3. Hanneke 04:24
4. Krevelstraat 07:55
5. Hymne II 09:07
6. Lenaé 03:56
7. Oude steenweg 04:25
8. Kat kreupel 04:37

Erik Bogaerts - Alto Saxophone
Ruben Machtelinckx - Guitar
Indrė Jurgelevičiūtė - Kantele [kanklės]
Bert Cools - Guitar & Synth
Brice Soniano - Double Bass
Stijn Cools - Drums