Ashtray Navigations – Three Rockets Thicken 7” EP (Trensmat)

The sleeve image of a bushel full of Swiss Army knives defies utility, and the music does much the same on this three song, 33 rpm single. Spidery guitars embedded in whooshing synths with well-caffeinated tablas pattering underneath, it’s not for dancing, nor for spacing; it just is. Once you get over that, it’s pretty pleasant, and if you want more, it comes with a download option that includes an extra 20-minute track – try fitting that on a single.(http://www.trensmat.com)
(Bill Meyer)