Black Turtleneck - Musical Chairs

Black Turtleneck will probably be a duo that you may know of, but not heard any musical output of... -if that makes any sense! The only track I have ever heard is the impressive 'Storefront' which featured on a Suction Records' Volume 3 Album release from a few years ago now.

Black Turtleneck is the duo of Jason Amm (Solvent) and Thomas Sinclair, and I was always disappointed that the project didn't seem to develop from the 'Storefront' track because of the wonderful combination of Jason's ever amazing synthesis and the super vocal style of Thomas Sinclair, (almost Anglo-nu wave with the Toronto accent chucked in).

The forthcoming album 'Musical Chairs' is probably going to be my album of the year, its fresh and original without sounding cold and sterile as some electro albums can generally sound of late.

The first track 'Discontinued Parts' (links to the Black Turtleneck myspace account which you can hear the full track) is superb, I love the references to everyday life "rummaging for a token" which I sure is reference to the TTC system in Toronto. (Can you tell I miss Toronto?). Its a wonderful track, and sets the standard for an amazing album.

You can hear clips of all the tracks on the Black Turtleneck website, and the overall influence of old and new is very well mixed. I like the way the tracks are not too smoothly constructed, in a typically Jason Amm style. Its a great album, and I can't wait for May when it is released!

Out on Normals Welcome Records