Locust – Morning Light – 2LP

Description

Apollo Records present Morning Light, the acclaimed 1997 album by Locust, the project of Mark Van Hoen. First released during the labels late-90s purple patch, the record marked a shift toward a more melodic and intimate approach from a musician then known for darker, more abstract work with Locust and Seefeel. Van Hoen brought together a flexible group of collaborators – including Zoe Niblett, Craig Bethell, Neil Halstead and Wendy Roberts – to fuse fractured rhythms, live instrumentation and close-micd vocals into a sound that felt both personal and cinematic. Hailed on release as a subtle delight and sheer God-given genius, Morning Light drew comparisons to Massive Attack and This Mortal Coil while maintaining a distinctive voice. This edition restores a crucial work from the meeting point of experimental electronica and ethereal pop.