|
Compare with similar items |
Other interesting products in Other Pop |
| Details / Tracklist: |
1.1 Gallup, NM1.2 Flagstaff, AZ1.3 Ashfork, AZ1.4 Kingman, AZ1.5 Needles, CA1.6 Heat Haze1.7 Shimmer1.8 Grace1.9 Train1.10 Pine2.1 North Wind2.2 Linger2.3 Everything Is So Beautiful2.4 First Thaw2.5 Winter Was Hard (Reprise)2.6 Across the Horizon2.7 Ranger2.8 Shimmer (Reflection)2.9 That Good Night2.10 Open Door |
 | | Description: | A lot has happened to SUSS since their last vinyl release, 2020īs Promise on Northern Spy Records. That album ended up on many best-of lists that year, and was cited as a peerless country/ambient hybrid. As the albumīs title indicated, the music spoke to a future of promise, with the band looking toward new musical horizons.However, that promise was cut short with the onset of the pandemic and the loss of founding member Gary Leib, who passed away in 2021 soon after the completion of the Night Suite EP, a dark, late-night trip through the heart of loss set against the backdrop of Americana soundscapes.
After the difficult decision to move ahead as a trio, SUSS began planning a series of connected EPs that would culminate in a double-album release representing the natural evolution of the bandas it struck out in a new direction.The next EP release, Heat Haze, was a feverish search for fractured dreams in a hot, shimmering landscape, followed by Winter Was Hard, which finds SUSS moving away from the arid atmospherics of the American Southwest and entering chillier dimensions exploring the challenge of surviving uncertain times.To complete their four-part odyssey, SUSS is now releasing these three EPs, together with the last leg of the trip, Across the Horizon, as a double vinyl set simply titled SUSS. Taken as a whole, this work represents how wide the scope of ambient country music can be while also showing the journey of personal change that the band has undertaken over the last couple of years - the loss, the searching, the challenge, and, finally, the new hope on the horizon. - A lot has happened to Suss since their last vinyl release, 2020's Promise on Northern Spy Records. That album ended up on many best-of lists that year, and was cited as a peerless country/ambient hybrid. As the album's title indicated, the music spoke to a future of promise, with the band looking toward new musical horizons.However, that promise was cut short with the onset of the pandemic and the loss of founding member Gary Leib, who passed away in 2021 soon after the completion of the Night Suite EP, a dark, late-night trip through the heart of loss set against the backdrop of Americana soundscapes. After the difficult decision to move ahead as a trio, Suss began planning a series of connected EPs that would culminate in a double-album release representing the natural evolution of the bandas it struck out in a new direction.The next EP release, Heat Haze, was a feverish search for fractured dreams in a hot, shimmering landscape, followed by Winter Was Hard, which finds Suss moving away from the arid atmospherics of the American Southwest and entering chillier dimensions exploring the challenge of surviving uncertain times.To complete their four-part odyssey, Suss is now releasing these three EPs, together with the last leg of the trip, Across the Horizon, as a double vinyl set simply titled Suss. Taken as a whole, this work represents how wide the scope of ambient country music can be while also showing the journey of personal change that the band has undertaken over the last couple of years - the loss, the searching, the challenge, and, finally, the new hope on the horizon.1. Gallup, NM2. Flagstaff, AZ3. Ash Fork, AZ4. Kingman, AZ5. Needles, CA6. Heat Haze7. Shimmer8. Grace9. Train10. Pine11. Winter Was Hard12. North Wind 13. Linger14. Everything Is So Beautiful15. The First Thaw16. Winter Was Hard (Reprise)17. Across the Horizon18. Ranger19. Shimmer (Reflection)20. That Good Night21. The Open DoorCompilation that collects 3 previously issued EP releases (Night Suite, Heat Haze, and Winter Was Hard) and adds a fourth (Across The Horizon).
2CD gatefold digipak. Front cover reads "Suss", while spine reads "Suss Self-Titled"The self-titled CD "Suss" by the band Suss offers an atmospheric, deeply textured listening experience that unfolds slowly and immersively. Built around spacious guitar tones, subtle pedal steel, gentle electronics and understated rhythms, the album sits somewhere between ambient, Americana and cinematic soundscapes. Instead of foregrounding vocals or conventional song structures, Suss focus on mood, resonance and slowly evolving themes, creating music that feels both intimate and expansive. The tracks flow into one another like a continuous landscape, inviting quiet listening, reflection or late-night drives. Hushed melodies and lingering chords suggest wide horizons, desert air and nocturnal city lights, making this CD ideal for listeners who appreciate contemplative, instrumental music with emotional depth. The production is clear yet warm, allowing every small detail - from echoing guitar lines to fine textural nuances - to breathe, and rewarding repeated plays with new discoveries.
Suss, as a musical project, are known for their subtle, atmospheric approach that bridges ambient music and Americana-inspired textures. Their work emphasizes space, tone and collaboration, with each musician contributing to a shared sound rather than dominating the spotlight. Over time they have built a reputation as a band that crafts carefully layered, filmic soundscapes that appeal to fans of ambient, experimental and instrumental music alike. Their output shows a consistent artistic vision: patiently unfolding compositions, a strong sense of place and mood, and a commitment to nuance over spectacle.
The CD format of "Suss" underscores the album's immersive character, presenting the music as a coherent journey best experienced from beginning to end. Physical listeners can enjoy the tactile aspect of the release and, where included, artwork and liner notes that further reflect the band's aesthetic of understated, widescreen sound.
Northern Spy, the label behind this release, is known for supporting adventurous and distinctive artists across a broad range of styles, often at the intersection of experimental, jazz, rock and boundary-pushing songwriting. The label has cultivated a reputation for high-quality curation, giving space to projects that value artistic freedom and sonic exploration. By working with acts like Suss, Northern Spy underlines its role as a home for music that doesn't fit into simple genre boxes but instead prioritizes originality, depth and long-term artistic development. | | | No. of tracks: |
20 |
| | Manufacturer No.: |
CDNS156 |
| Product Safety
Responsible Person for the EU:
Bertus Musikvertrieb
Bertus Musikvertrieb
Akeleibaan 59, 2908 KA Capelle aan den Ijssel, NL
service@bertus.com | |
|
Customers who bought this product also purchased
There are currently no product reviews.
|  |
|
|
|
|
Pop International
353.371
- Asia Pop 9.594- Austro Pop 227- Brit Pop 280- Dutch Pop 9- Euro Pop 50- French Pop 680- Indie Pop/Lo Fi 22- Italo Pop 334- Latin Pop 7.125- MiddleoftheRoad 3.078- Oldies 61- Other Pop 331.266- Party 44- Synthi Pop 292- The 60s 309
