Gwenno
Y Dydd Olaf
heavenly recordings
a wonderful psych-pop record from the former pipette inspired by an obscure 1970s welsh language sci-fi novel - motorik beats and kosmische grooves overlaid with socialist manifesto lyrics sang almost entirely in welsh (the only exception being one sang in cornish).
the electro-psych/folk/pop is boards of canada or broadcast good, but all overlaid with saunders' personally political lyrics. and though you may need a translator if welsh isn't a language you speak, the meaning behind songs like 'patriarchaeth' should be clear. for fans of toy, jane weaver and h hawkline. "seldom is the personal married to the political in such an enchanting fashion" - 8/10 uncut
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Tracklist
‘Y Dydd Olaf’
- Chwyldro
- Patriarchaeth
- Calon Peiriant
- Sisial Y Môr
- Dawns Y Blaned Dirion
- Golau Arall
- Stwff
- Y Dydd Olaf
- Fratolish Hiang Perpeshki
- Amser
‘Y Dydd Ychwanegol’ [LP bonus disc]
- Nefolaidd
- Anthem Y Weriniaeth
- Newydd
- A B C Ch D
- Glanyrafon
- Chwyldro (R. Seiliog Remix)
- Golau Arall (Islet Remix)
- Fratolish Hiang
- Perpeshki
- Patriarchaeth (Plyci Remix)
- Chwyldro (Andrew Weatherall Remix)