Bumblin’ Creed

Padang Food Tigers operate a craft industry in ambient sound-worlds. Bumblin’ Creed is the third full album to emerge from the home studio of duo Stephen Lewis and Spencer Grady, and their latest record contains nine lullaby-like explorations in the space where sound design and music meet.

Each track includes elemental aspects. Some are ambient staples such as running water and birdsong, while others are more offbeat; ‘Flåmsbana’ features what sounds like a rusty gate swinging open, and ‘Saroyan's Appeal’ is characterised by nautical-sounding wooden creaking. The musical side of the dialogue is exquisite, whether in the weightless guitar lines or the shimmering harmonium of guest musician Sigbjørn Apeland. The elements of each track emerge without haste, like an image of a landscape slowly coming into focus.

Bumblin’ Creed will certainly leave those in search of a groove stranded. However, listeners prepared to voyage with the Tigers will experience sublime soundscapes that bewitch and beguile.