Closer To Stranger finds Ilyas Ahmed weaving together delicate threads of rock, folk, and dream-pop into a warm, inviting tapestry. Returning to MIE Music and joined by Jonathan Sielaff of Golden Retriever on select tracks, Ahmed brings an intimate singer-songwriter charm that nods to influences like Mark Hollis while drawing from his own unique background and experimental sensibilities.
This 2018 release envelops the listener with its shimmering, hypnosis-inducing soundscapes—ranging from bluesy refrains to abstract, murky explorations—anchored by Ahmed's gentle vocals and an array of guitars, keys, and found percussion. The album's honest, exposed production creates an atmosphere reminiscent of a cozy DIY show, offering a deeply personal listening experience for fans of genre-blurring folk and adventurous songwriting.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: MIE Music
- Genre: Rock, Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 01/26/2018
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TRACKS
A1. Meditation On The Split Self
A2. False Front
A3. Passing Lines
A4. Zero For Below
A5. Fever Pitch
B1. Cancel To Reveal
B2. Untitled #1
B3. Sleepwalker
B4. Untitled #2
B5. Furtherness
B6. Two Steps Away
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