I believe TWO more LPs would be perfect. It would complete the hexagon. I love that concept, yet I fully accept the improbability of it. I will forever be happy with the four masterpieces they've chosen to share with us. Each one is it's own entity and I enjoy them the most when listening by myself without distraction. Every so often, I will spend half a Sunday listening to all four sequentially. Each time I do, it is a transformative experience. Something tells me there may be those who read this who can relate. Thank you for the space.
I found BoC by chance, back in the days of Napster. They've been a go-to ever since. Campfire Headphase is like the soundtrack to a summer day when I was six; if an album could be my spirit animal, that would be the one.
It's an interesting question. And yes, I'd generally be fine as well.
Having read quite a few older interviews over the last week, it's become clear to me that their main impulse never comes from outside recognition. That's why I think for them, the 'legacy' argument wouldn't count. I guess it all comes down to if and when they have a body of work finished that they're proud of. They're known to be perfectionists and to record 100-150 songs for an album of 15 tracks.
Great write-up on probably my favourite ever group. If there truly is a new album on the way, then that is very very exciting!
This article is truly wonderful and insightful!
I believe TWO more LPs would be perfect. It would complete the hexagon. I love that concept, yet I fully accept the improbability of it. I will forever be happy with the four masterpieces they've chosen to share with us. Each one is it's own entity and I enjoy them the most when listening by myself without distraction. Every so often, I will spend half a Sunday listening to all four sequentially. Each time I do, it is a transformative experience. Something tells me there may be those who read this who can relate. Thank you for the space.
I found BoC by chance, back in the days of Napster. They've been a go-to ever since. Campfire Headphase is like the soundtrack to a summer day when I was six; if an album could be my spirit animal, that would be the one.
I love their work but I’m fine with them not releasing anything more. Why risk such a brilliant legacy?
It's an interesting question. And yes, I'd generally be fine as well.
Having read quite a few older interviews over the last week, it's become clear to me that their main impulse never comes from outside recognition. That's why I think for them, the 'legacy' argument wouldn't count. I guess it all comes down to if and when they have a body of work finished that they're proud of. They're known to be perfectionists and to record 100-150 songs for an album of 15 tracks.
Great write up. I also agree with your sentiments about Campfire Headphase
The time is right for the nostalgia-wave of BoC.
That’s the fascination. A futurist band (90s) that somehow created a nostalgist aesthetic. Like a mosquito in amber.
I've been ready though.