CD Review - Cloud Cult: They Live on the Sun / Aurora Borealis

I'd not been familiar with Cloud Cult before I received this double CD set reissuing the first home-recorded albums from the band. Each album is re-mastered and re-conceived by Craig Minowa and available in this wonderful two disc set.

It is, perhaps, the most eclectic collections of songs these ears have been exposed to in quite some time and is a joy to listen to from beginning to end.

It's somewhat odd that such joy can be taken from albums whose source comes from so much pain. These albums were the result of Minowa locking himself away in his home after the tragic death of his son. Knowing this, and listening to the words and the sounds that permeate through the tracks here may at times catch your breath and moisten your eyes. Even amongst the loud, fast tracks and the tender quieter moments there is an underlying pain that fuels what we're hearing.

We have here a collection of fantastic songs that are screaming to be devoured by a mass audience. Cloud Cult may not be widely known and that in itself is something that this release should help to change.

This is a stunning, beautiful collection of songs that are sure to be stuck on repeat for weeks to come.

They Live on the Sun/Aurora Borealis reissue is available now.

Cloud Cult has also recently released a collection of rarities via their website called "Lost Songs from the Lost Years." This is another gorgeous collection of songs from the past 15 years. It is available for a limited time on hand numbered CD. It is also available for download.

Both of these releases are must haves for any music fan.

Give Cloud Cult a listen and you'll be under their spell for a lifetime.