Burning the Threshold

The gentleness found here provides much of what we need for the way forward: love, forgiveness, reality and an ever-wider view, with the understanding of our circular path in life. A powerful draught of musical essence.

This new LP from psych-folk guitar hero Ben Chasny is his warmest, most accessible release yet. Its supporting cast of avant-rock all-stars includes Damon & Naomi, Ryley Walker, and Circuit Des Yeux.

Burning the Threshold could easily be used for both out of body meditations and out of world journeys.

Sparsely appointed and gently played, Burning the Threshold marks a return to the pastoral folk and American Primitive styles for Ben Chasny and his long-tenured Six Organs of Admittance project.

Ben Chasny’s skilful, fireplace-warm fingerstyle guitar and gentle instrumental interludes make Burning the Threshold a cosy and relaxing folk record.

Ben Chasny’s venerable vehicle eschews musical strategies in favour of focussing on the song. Review by Kieron Tyler