Now repressed on Darla Records! The long-anticipated debut album from Mahogany, "the Dream of a Modern Day," issues forth to a welcome public after a succession of well-received records. Since 1996, the group's music has been praised by the likes of NME, Alternative Press, and even John Peel. Andrew Prinz formed Mahogany in 1995. Influenced by both the austerity of early Factory records as well as the grandeur of the dream-laden Cocteau Twins, Prinz created the signature Mahogany aesthetic that combines the robotics of drum machines with the delicacy of richly reverbed guitars, cello, and floating vocals. The momentum of Mahogany's past now culminates in the completion of the full-length LP, released by Clairecords/SIMDISC. A 12-song montage of soaring melodies and mechanical drumbeats divided perfectly into two movements, "the Dream of a Modern Day" is Mahogany's progressive, optimistic idealism made manifest. Brilliantly composed, skillfully arranged, and thoroughly expressive (from the lulling "Anais no.4," to the aptly titled "Optimism," which speeds with futuristic hope). Now based in NYC and featuring the new lineup of Prinz with singer/guitarist Lorraine Lelis and programmer Robert Pietrusko, work continues on the second Mahogany album. The compact disc format showcases a different outlook on the art of the album, thus presenting an altogether digital mood with cooler colors and angular shapes, differing from those warm round circles of the analogue LP. Though the music remains just as beautifully incredible.