Thirsty Ear

Crashes to Light, Minutes to Its Fall

Cul de Sac has been described as “post-rock,” a vague category for bands typically uncategorizable. Cul de Sac weaves instrumental trances around guitarist Glenn Jones’ finger picked stylings that recall surf, Middle Eastern, or folk music. He also plays “the contraption,” a Hawaiian lap-steel-guitar laden with effects pedals and played with kitchen utensils. Synthesist Robin Amos produces distinctive …

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