Laki Mera
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History
Formed in 2004 as a recording project by Andrea Gobbi and Laura Donnelly (formerly of God's Boyfriend), Laki Mera took their name from the ChimaeraChimera (mythology)
The Chimera or Chimaera was, according to Greek mythology, a monstrous fire-breathing female creature of Lycia in Asia Minor, composed of the parts of multiple animals: upon the body of a lioness with a tail that ended in a snake's head, the head of a goat arose on her back at the center of her...
of Greek mythology. The lineup was completed with the addition of pianist Keir Long, cellist Trevor Helliwell and drummer Tim Harbinson.
In December, 2007, the band announced that they would be offering their debut album, Clutter
Clutter (album)
- Personnel :* Andrea Gobbi - Programming, synths, guitars* Laura Donnelly - Vocals, Guitars, Synths* Keir Long - Programming, Synths* Trev Helliwell - Cello, Synths* Tim Harbinson - Drums* Engineers: Laki Mera...
, free for download prior to its official release. The album was critically well-received.
Their music has been variously described as folktronica
Folktronica
Folktronica or electrofolk is a genre of music comprising various elements of folk music and electronica, often featuring samplings of acoustic instruments—especially stringed instruments—and incorporating hip hop rhythms...
, ambient trip hop
Trip hop
Trip hop is a music genre consisting of downtempo electronic music which originated in the early 1990s in England, especially Bristol. Deriving from "post"-acid house, the term was first used by the British music media and press as a way to describe the more experimental variant of breakbeat which...
, 'lush space jazz' and "pristine pop chamber music of the highest quality", as well as being reminiscent of Portishead and Massive Attack
Massive Attack
Massive Attack are an English DJ and trip hop duo from Bristol, England consisting of Robert "3D" Del Naja and Grant "Daddy G" Marshall. Working with co-producers, as well as various session musicians and guest vocalists, they make records and tour live. The duo are considered to be of the trip...
backing Cocteau Twin
Cocteau Twins
Cocteau Twins were a Scottish alternative rock band active from 1979 to 1997, known for innovative instrumentation and atmospheric, non-lyrical vocals...
Liz Fraser
Elizabeth Fraser
Elizabeth Davidson Fraser is a Scottish singer best known as the vocalist for the pioneer alternative rock group Cocteau Twins...
'. They have been cited as "one of the most promising, intelligent pop acts Scotland has produced this decade."
Discography
Studio albums
- ClutterClutter (album)- Personnel :* Andrea Gobbi - Programming, synths, guitars* Laura Donnelly - Vocals, Guitars, Synths* Keir Long - Programming, Synths* Trev Helliwell - Cello, Synths* Tim Harbinson - Drums* Engineers: Laki Mera...
(2008) - The Proximity EffectThe Proximity Effect (Laki Mera album)The Proximity Effect is the second studio album by Laki Mera and their first release from the Just Music label. Released in May 2011, the album was well-received, being described in The Sunday Times as "a dense folktronic architecture with an intricacy and subtlety that recalls the Blue Nile,...
(2011)
EPs
- Diet of Worms (2008)
- How Dare You Remix EP (2010)
- Clutter EP (2010)
- More Than You (2011)