Tue Oct 01 08:00:51 UTC 2024: ## Rubber Oh’s “SOIL” Is a Dense, Rewarding Listen
**The Quietus** – London-based music publication The Quietus has released a glowing review of “SOIL,” the second album from Rubber Oh, the solo project of Sam Grant, known for his work with the band Pigs x7.
The album, described as a “self-contained fortress of music,” is dense and requires multiple listens to fully appreciate its depth. While initially daunting, repeated listens reveal a “secret treasure box,” with standout tracks like the “ecstatic pilgrim plod” of “The Well,” the psychedelic “Lift” featuring Voka Gentle, and the heavy metal nursery rhyme “Poor Anna.”
Collaborations with other artists, like cellist Ceitidh Mac and singer Me Lost Me, enhance the album’s diverse soundscape, taking listeners on a journey through sonic landscapes reminiscent of everything from a 70s sci-fi programme to a detective film starring Margaret Rutherford.
The review concludes by comparing the album to taking embroidery into the trenches, highlighting its intricate and surprising nature. Overall, “SOIL” is a testament to Grant’s sonic artistry and a rewarding experience for those willing to delve into its depths.
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