New arrivals - music

Woelv - gris - yes, I like it very much, it came in the mail today from P.W. Elverum & Sun (Source of Wind). "Edition Japonais"/ four tracks. A little bit haunted, but I would be surprised if it weren't, coming from her. I came upon her website recently, where I signed up for a mailing list to receive actual/physical mail. There are some of her drawings in the liner notes and a little string cluster pattern tucked in the jewel back as well. all thumbs up.

Gang Gang Dance - Saint Dymphna - I picked this up on trade at Other Music. A little too clubby (persistent electronic beats) for me, but I will come back and listen to it some more for certain. Some standout tracks, one of which I had already downloaded free from OM : "Desert Storm". I haven't seen them yet in the city, so I'll likely go to their upcoming show at Santos w/ Marnie Stern. Dymphna of course being the saint of mental illness.
Update: This album is really good and has totally grown on me

Meredith Monk - Atlas - Just downloaded this from iTunes, my second time with this service. I had heard this on the radio very late one evening and was pleasantly surprised to enjoy one of her later (1993) works so much. She continues making music, but my favorite by her came out the year before I was born. I thought the whole album might be wordless, but then a few recognizable bits emerge, followed by the rare dialogue of "Choosing Companions". I am happy to have a work by her of greater length, and general consistency.

Growing - Color Wheel - I love this album. I only had it on vinyl with no turntable to speak, so I picked this up on disc at OM today as well. I am not so into their newest album, All the Way, but I have not given it a thorough chance yet. I keep missing their shows in the city, and only wish I had ever seen them back in Olympia. No words at all on this album, and any Growing works ever?