Embarking on a solo career after the breakup of his two '80s bands, The Rip and Plagal Grind, Alastair Galbraith has established himself as a charming eccentric in the finest New Zealand tradition. Useful touchstones include his fellow Kiwi nutters Chris Knox and the Tall Dwarfs. Galbraith's songs often sound folk-based, partly because he favors modal rather than chordal melodies. Around this appealing center, Galbraith layers noisy experimentation, creating an unearthly racket that occasionally relents to reveal a gorgeous bit of guitar pop or a haunting violin melody. Galbraith released the GAUDYLIGHT EP and MORSE, a compilation of early demos and singles, on tiny indie in the early '90s. This CD, issued several years later, combines both titles, providing a handy introduction to one of experimental pop's best-kept secrets.

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Embarking on a solo career after the breakup of his two '80s bands, The Rip and Plagal Grind, Alastair Galbraith has established himself as a charming eccentric in the finest New Zealand tradition. Useful touchstones include his fellow Kiwi nutters Chris Knox and the Tall Dwarfs. Galbraith's songs often sound folk-based, partly because he favors modal rather than chordal melodies. Around this appealing center, Galbraith layers noisy experimentation, creating an unearthly racket that occasionally relents to reveal a gorgeous bit of guitar pop or a haunting violin melody. Galbraith released the GAUDYLIGHT EP and MORSE, a compilation of early demos and singles, on tiny indie in the early '90s. This CD, issued several years later, combines both titles, providing a handy introduction to one of experimental pop's best-kept secrets.