Mr. Gnome delivers expansive art rock on A Sliver of Space
Known for their genre-defying sound, Cleveland-based art-rock duo Mr. Gnome returns with their highly anticipated new album A Sliver of Space. Released via El Marko Records, the album marks their sixth studio effort, blending hypnotic textures with their signature experimental edge.
Produced by: Nicole Barille and Sam Meister
A Sliver of Space invites listeners into a world where gritty rock anthems meet dreamy soundscapes, creating a vivid and immersive sonic experience. Mixed by Claudius Mittendorfer (Interpol, Temples), the album showcases Mr. Gnome’s polished yet expansive sound, merging elements of electronica, psych-rock, and indie. Tracks like ‘Nothing and Everything’ convey the emotional turbulence the band endured during the recording process, while songs such as ‘Fader’ highlight a lush psychedelic sound that deepens the album’s atmosphere.
True to form, Mr. Gnome delivers a dynamic mix of heavy, guitar-driven moments and introspective, cinematic soundscapes. Whether the listener is drawn into the laid-back vibe of ‘Mind’s Gone’ or captivated by the raw energy of ‘Not This Time, Devil,’ A Sliver of Space constantly shifts between intensity and reflection, keeping its audience engaged.
Reflecting on the album’s themes, the band shared:
“Lyrically and musically, nothing was off limits and we dove headfirst into really exploring the liminal, dreamlike spaces between life and death, consciousness and unconsciousness, the past and the future, happiness and sadness, the real and the make-believe. This album is essentially about our descent into madness and our ultimate salvation through love.”
With its hypnotic soundscapes and introspective journey, A Sliver of Space captures Mr. Gnome’s ability to find beauty in sadness and confusion, making it a standout release in the realms of psychedelic and art rock.
Standout Songs: ‘Nothing and Everything,’ ‘Fader,’ ‘The Importance of Being Cool,’ ‘A Sliver of Space.’
Release Date: September 27
8.6
We’ve covered Mr. Gnome previously: ‘Mind’s Gone,’ ‘Fader,’ and ‘Nothing and Everything.’
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