This third release by the Israeli psych-folk trio is their most satisfying. Extending their vision beyond quiet and slightly odd folk tempos and vocals (though they are present here, especially in the singing) Goldoolins add dramatic, almost cinematic touches to some tunes. They also open the house to no less than eight guest musicians, including one who brings a majestic Singing saw to the mix.
?Nother Day? and ?I Am the Grass? typify the weird folk that the band has become known for, though this time there are a few more strange chords and time signatures, suggesting a willingness to break from form. This willingness becomes explicit on the instrumental ?Buky, Where Art Thou?,? which features fuzzy guitar, as well as harp and a subtle Latin percussion.?Ah! I See Horizons? continues the stretch guitar lines, and adds that singing saw to great effect.
?One Shot,? and ?Green? play with instrumentation further, and suggest the trio may have been listening to the careening sounds of Hal Wilner projects. In all, Goldoolins manage to remain faithful to their whimsical take on the world, made more poignant by their living in one of the most dangerous areas of the world. At the same time, they take many sonic risks here that show a maturity that may open new territory beyond their folk roots. 7/10 --
Mike Wood (3 April, 2007)