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.

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