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Paul McLaney's debut album 'Permanence' is the result of a year of self-imposed musical reassessment and experimentation.
After starting his musical career in Dunedin, McLaney released 'Pedestrian' in 1997 and 'The Prayer Engine' in 1998. Now operating under new moniker Gramsci, McLaney has hooked up with local producer David Holmes to create an album that stems from folk rock roots. His sound is reminiscent of early 70's renegade Nick Drake, recent D.I.Y guy David Gray, even a little Brian Ferry, but he also lets technology eat away at the edges, with beeps and loops invading his sound to create a greater sense of space.
From the rolling, throwaway mantra of first single 'Easy To The Ethereal', confessional Masonry Angels, McLaney has fulfilled a promise that his earlier work suggested. It's stopping music lovers in their steps to take a harder, longer look.
Gramsci’s follow-up album, 'Object', released in 2002, has also received excellent reviews.
The name Gramsci is taken from an infamous Italian political philosopher.
Band Members:
Paul McLaney (vocals)
David Holmes (guitar)
Mareea Paterson (bass)
Jasper De Roos (drums)
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