A Mountain of One
Institute of Joy

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Sound clips for Institute of Joy by A Mountain of One: on vinyl at Norman Records UK. Double LP (vinyl), Ten Worlds, AMRCD02, £11.79.

What their label says...

Following up their  ‘Collected Works’ CD compilation,  A Mountain Of One
deliver their first full length album. ‘Institute Of Joy’ features 13 brand new
compositions.

Mountain Of One have been described as a cross between a drugged out
Fleetwood  Mac,  Pink  Floyd’s  ‘Meddle’,  the  full  70s  Santana,  Arthur
Russell,  Laurel  Canyon,  Air’s  ‘Moon  Safari’,  JJ  Cale,  Talk  Talk,
Madchester, the first Beta Band EP and The Verve’s ‘A Northern Soul’.

‘Institute Of Joy’ looks set to be one of the albums of the year and a bona fide
modern day classic. Its vast scope, its unapologetic vaulting ambition and the
rich  grandeur  is  undeniable.  Taking  in  hypnotic  rock,  pastoral  folk,
krautrock, gospel and life-affirming soul, this is a record aiming straight
for  the heart. The  album  is multi-dimensional, working on numerous  layers.
On  one  level  it  demands  your  attention,  its musical  tapestry  urging  you  to
engage.  And  yet,  it’s  beautiful musicality,  its  otherworldly melodies
are the perfect sonic tonic for educated escapism.

Self  produced by Mo Morris and Zeben Jameson, and mixed by Danton
Supple  (Coldplay) and Guy Massey  (Spiritualized),  this  is music  that  is
as accessible as it is adventurous. An ‘Institute Of Joy’ for your soul.

Tracklisting:

Sky Intro * Sky Is Folding * Bones * Lie Awake * Green *
Highs Of The Sun * River Music * Purple * In Our Lifetimes *
Ahead Of The Curve * Who By Fire * White Spider *
Knife Of The Sultan