Tula conjure visions of spring walks, autumn afternoons and winter nights, with whimsical folk songs that have a sense of reflection, maybe regret, doubt, love lost, its not joyous, but to be able to tap into a sorrowful emotion is a beautiful thing. Tula meanders through the A-side, “No Name”, with sweet voice and acoustic guitar, while the melody builds, never erupting, but carrying your emotions on a plateau. The B-side “Remind Me” evokes early 4AD records, funny, as I’d only just played “Blood” by This Mortal Coil a few days previously, and this song reminds me of that feeling I first had when hearing Liz Fraser and Lisa Gerrard with This Mortal Coil and their own early projects. Tula keep their folk stance firm, but that feeling of being lifted to a higher emotional plain oozes through with every forlorn note and sorrowful melody. Bitter sweet and emotionally captivating. Static Caravan release yet another lush 7” vinyl gem.
Wayne Stronell
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