Gothic Theatre
Caribou (formerly Dan Snaith’s Manitoba)
At the conclusion of our last episode, you might recall that our show was called MANITOBA. Alas, what was a lighthearted sitcom became a drama, as lots of paperwork with lots of big words on it exchanged hands, motions put forth and carried until a resolution was reached. These things happen in the business of show and strangely, it was not without benefit: a flood of support from fans and scribes poured forth as it was revealed that Dan Snaith was no longer Manitoba, but CARIBOU.
All the while, our protaganist has been hard at work on an artistic response, which has turned out to be a doozy in the form of his third album, The Milk Of Human Kindness. Building upon the artistic foundation of Up In Flames, Snaith has shed some of the kaleidoscopic haze in favor of crisper, clearer vibe. Moving to the fore is a distinct influence from the likes of NEU!, SILVER APPLES and SOFT MACHINE (names not thrown lightly around here).
With the advent of such an artistic statement as The Milk Of Human Kindness, 2005 has all the makings of a very special year for CARIBOU. The new album will be preceded by the release of a three-track single for “Yeti.” Those lucky enough to have caught Dan and his band of furry pranksters on tour with the likes of PREFUSE 73, FOUR TET, BROADCAST and STEREOLAB over the last two years know what a treat the live experience is and will be pleased by the news that Caribou are scheduled to start a six week tour of North America around the 27th of April with even more to follow later in the year.
