"Let Franzmann’s plaintive voice – a voice as unique as Nico’s or Joni Mitchell’s – guide you through the spare but effective arrangements on the album, which are something like Bill Callahan’s later work as Smog augmented by some baroque flourishes from Misery Is A Butterfly-era Blonde Redhead. Then, once you have soaked up the sheer minimalist beauty of songs such as Undertow or Thankful Tangle, you’ll understand exactly why this short, restrained album (it clocks in at just over half an hour, certainly not outstaying its welcome) is so exciting. If you’re yet to discover McKisko, there’s never been a better time." ****½ Rave Mag
"..her voice is so full of raw intensity that it packs a heart-rending punch. Even on the more uptempo songs there is a warped broodiness lurking just under the surface. This is a totally engaging and thoroughly exhilirating listen." **** Sydney Morning Herald
"...The sound of the album evokes thoughts of the mellower songs from Sufjan Stevens' Michigan and Seven Swans albums, or even Talk Talk's Laughing Stock - there's a stark pristine quality to these songs, where each instrument is placed just so in the spectrum of sounds." Before Hollywood
"Helen Franzmann has a tremendous voice, but it’s her musicality (she plays pretty much everything within her capabilities on this album) that really makes it a delight to listen to...I fall short of calling this a ‘classic’ because those observations are usually better made with the benefit of hindsight, but it comes pretty damn close." Fasterlouder
"The songs wander through minimalist soundscapes, lullabies and haunting indie-folk, all the while quietly pulling the listener into their world... the air between the notes seems to scream louder than the instruments themselves." The Vine
"McKisko can just as easily lift your spirits as she can shatter your heart, but that bitter tingling feeling you experience by the end is as stupefying as it is necessary." Four Thousand
"Beautiful stuff." **** Time Off
"...you imagine this album was recorded in the red velvet draped room with the dwarf in the Twin Peaks dream sequences" Jmag
"..gorgeous, minimalist tunes with fiery blood... there is a folk-ish temper to her music, but McKisko is more glorious and wilful than the word allows. Amazing." Beat
"..it feels like your sitting alone with a lingering ghostly presence." Drum Media
"Glorio feels like the memory of distant childhood scars and cold Berlin winters. With her understanding of the weight of a measured delivery, it's no wonder this lass was chosen to support Bon Iver." Yen Magazine
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Hey Helen - I just found out - congrats. You deserve it. It's such an amazing time for you with a great album, baby on the way and now this. I'll still come on Tuesday so I'll see you then.
Hey, sorry for the plug! Our debut album "Nightcycles" is out now, click on the album artwork below to order from Cableattack!!
"The trio twist these intricate songs into works of beauty and uplifting sadness with their offbeat structures and ornate melodies... Listen attentively, and prepare to be completely ensnared in the narrative" 4/5 - The Irish Times
New Anonymeye album ‘The Disambiguation Of Anonymeye’, featuring collaborations with Seaworthy and Mirrored Silver Sea, out Monday May 18 on sound&fury (www.soundandfury.com.au). First 50 pre-orders from s&f webshop also receive a bonus 3” CDR of exclusive material including collaborations with ii and Marisa Allen (Bremen Town Musician).
BRISBANE LAUNCH
Thursday 28 May Syncretism @ Judith Wright Centre Pimmon (Sydney, CD launch), Seaworthy (Sydney, CD launch), Anonymeye (CD launch) Limited capacity - discount presales from www.judithwrightcentre.com – more at the door (if available) Presented by Room 40
lovely to hear your newer songs. i have been os for a long while away from the world of computers, but back in brisbane now and will make a visit to a show soon. look forward to it. x
Helen, Helen, Helen - your Glorio has kept me company all day. Can't think of a more perfect companion today. Thanks for the beautiful tunes. Hope you're doing fine, Miss Franzmann.
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