Doubles, by Cian Nugent

Doubles

by Cian Nugent

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	1.	Peaks & Troughs 20:29
	2.	Sixes & Sevens 24:20

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"Doubles" is the first widely-available release by Irish guitarist Cian Nugent, a showcase of major talent in an audacious setting of two side-long epics. Clearly inspired by the Takoma-classics and the recent generation of greats (Rose, Jones, etc), Cian delivers two perfectly formed takes on the classic steel-string sound, one (mostly) unaccompanied, the other an expertly arranged full-band throwdown. "Peaks & Troughs" is a slow-building solo piece in the style of Fahey's "Fare Forward Voyagers," with each part perfectly connected to the previous. Cian has ample technique, but the virtuosity here is all in service of the mood and the build up. His guitar has a darker, more intimate sound than many current players, without the brittle ring common to fingerstyle. The emergence of a deep drone after 15 minutes shakes up the track, like a swarm of bees spilling out of the speakers. In contrast, "Sixes & Sevens" is a percolating jam in the style of Jim O'Rourke's classic LP "Bad Timing," with Cian's steel string riding an inventive wave of drums, organ, viola, woodwinds, and brass in an ambitious, filmic masterpiece. The main tune of the song is instantly memorable, building momentum before a subdued interlude that resets things for an elegant, orchestrated finish.

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released January 31, 2022

Personnel:

CIAN NUGENT — Guitar, Organ & Saz
DAVID LACEY — Drums & Percussion
AILBHE NIC OIREACHTAIGH — Viola
SEÁN MAC ERLAINE — Clarinet & Bass Clarinet
BILL BLACKMORE — Flugelhorn & Trumpet

Composed by CIAN NUGENT

Produced by CIAN NUGENT, JIMMY EADIE & DAVID LACEY

Engineered by JIMMY EADIE assisted by LUKE GIBNEY

Mixed by JIMMY EADIE, CIAN NUGENT & DAVID LACEY

Mastered by AIDAN FOLEY

Photography by Cian Nugent

Graphic design by MARIJKE LOOZEN

Special thanks to KATHY NUGENT, CHRIS HLADOWSKI, PAUL VOGEL, REGINA GREENE

Recorded at ASYLUM STUDIOS, Dublin, Spring & Summer 2010

All Compositions Copyright Cian Nugent 2010

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