Pure Sonic Magic, Pure Sonic Freedom, Pure Sonic Abstraction — now I have entered a place where the new album Orchards of a Futile Heaven by The Body and Dis Fig has taken over my world. This is the record I needed in my life, but never knew it I heard it! As I listen to Dis Fig’s ethereal vocals levitate over “Dissent, Shame,” it makes me think about how I felt the first time I heard Bjork’s “Possibly Maybe.” I could sit here and say that this collection of songs is one of the best Avant Garde records of 2024, but in actuality, this is one of the best records of the 2024, period. I love the way that Chip’s howls are used as an instrument. The title track has the sonic vibration to heal all of my inner wounds that have become a part of life as of late. I have always been a fan of all of these artists separately, but as a collective, they have manifested an album that will make all of their underground ancestors proud. The Body and Dig Fig is a good combination that only gets better with each listen. “Coils of Kaa” is a haunting, mesmerizing anthem that harnesses the creative power of all those involved and shows that they have united like Voltron for something beyond special. I can only hope that The Body & Dig Fig blesses Vancouver with a live show of Orchards of a Futile Heaven. I look forward to the day that we have this record on vinyl and I can blast while high on shrooms! Imagine if Nina Simone and Can decide to make Sonic Love Babies, the outcome just might sound like this album! Respect due to Thrill Jockey Records for releasing this masterpiece!
