My first impression of this album is that it is unlike her earlier work. The melodies are minimal, comprised more of specific sounds and "blip" and "bleep" noises rather than smooth melodic passages. Rhythmically, it seems uncomplicated, relying on very basic beats, often midtempo or even slow.
I've always thought of Ellen Allien's music as listener-oriented techno and not just specifically for dancing. Sool makes this style even more obvious, as few tracks feel really dancable. Pop elements are few on this album; it is truly electronic music. Vocals are scant, chorus are nearly completely gone. Instead, it is subtle and challenging, demanding the listener's attention and making repeat listens absolutely necessary to fully comprehend what is going on in these songs. It is not immediate or urgent.
Sool makes good use of ambience and atmosphere, branching more into micro-house and IDM territory and leaving behind the clubby techno of songs like "The Brain Is Lost" (from Thrills), "Sehnsucht" (from Berlinette) and certainly "Rotary" (from the collaboration with Apparat, Orchestra Of Bubbles). The dance music isn't totally lost, as heard in "Its" and "MM," but it has changed from what it was on earlier albums. The melodies have lost fluidity and become quiet, in contrast to the more legato and loud tracks from Thrills.
The dance floor is not the place for an album like Sool, because Ellen Allien has branched out, daring to slow things down and make more complex music art rather than fodder for body moving (not to insult dance music, but this album just isn't that). Headphones would be more appropriate for this album, for its minimal, micro-house/IDM leanings are for audience craving interesting electronic music.
Wednesday, 18 June 2008
Friday, 6 June 2008
Update
Summer's been nice so far. No stress whatsoever. I thought I would update this blog more, but I'm a lazy blogger. I'm working on some music reviews to put up here from some of the new releases (Matmos, Boris, Ellen Allien), but it's taking some time to do them. I actually want them to be somewhat well-written and not just "Yah! I heart this rekkid!! Matmos iz tha besst eva!" or something else superidiotic.
I'm excited about an upcoming concert -- Boris, Torche, Nachtmystium. I rarely go to shows since the last ones I went to had really bad sound and I would have rather stayed at home and listened to the records instead. But I just want to experience a really heavy band live and totally mess up my ears (I already have near-constant ringing, but I'm prepared for worse!). I wish Sunn O))) or Earth were coming to my town, but Boris will have to suffice. And Nachtmystium? Wow, originally it was going to be Wolves In The Throne Room, but now it's Nachtmystium. Awesome, I'm excited. They got a new album out soon or something.
That's all for now, I'm working on reviews.
I'm excited about an upcoming concert -- Boris, Torche, Nachtmystium. I rarely go to shows since the last ones I went to had really bad sound and I would have rather stayed at home and listened to the records instead. But I just want to experience a really heavy band live and totally mess up my ears (I already have near-constant ringing, but I'm prepared for worse!). I wish Sunn O))) or Earth were coming to my town, but Boris will have to suffice. And Nachtmystium? Wow, originally it was going to be Wolves In The Throne Room, but now it's Nachtmystium. Awesome, I'm excited. They got a new album out soon or something.
That's all for now, I'm working on reviews.
Tuesday, 6 May 2008
Portishead - Third Review
Hooray for content!
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"More of the same," is what I think of when listening to Portishead's Third. There are no huge stylistic departures from their first two albums; the genre remains the same. Yet, that is not a strike against them. Portishead were an inventive group when they released their first album, and Third continues on the same path in the so-called "trip-hop" genre. Though there aren't any big genre-related surprises on the album, the craftsmanshift and quality are astounding. It doesn't seem like they were M.I.A. for 10 years; they sound accomplished, refined, and fresh.
While the genre hasn't really changed, there are perhaps some new elements and updates to the Portishead sound. Some flirtation with industrial, as in the crunchy beat of "Machine Gun," or the cowbell in "Magic Doors," or the bluegrass-y "Deep Water" are new ground for the group. These new elements work well with the sort of patchwork, sampling style of Portishead and help to make each song sound unique. On the whole, the Third is remarkably consistent, despite each song being its own beast.
There are two songs on this album that reach over the 6 minute mark, which is certainly a stretch for a group making pop music. However, the songs ("We Carry On" and "Small") need to be that long and benefit from their length. The development, from the opening synth riff to the miscellaneous percussive touches to the bearly-noticable hook make the song remarkable and a real highlight. On their second album, 1997's Portishead, the songs seemed a bit overlong, dragging on without enough direction, but now the songs are tighter and more refined, where not a second is wasted.
Perhaps the only downside to the album is the moodiness. The band is just as depressing as they always were, the lyrics are typically bleak. Third isn't an album you listen to on your birthday or when you just won the lottery (unless you bought the album with your lottery money and want to mope about alienation from being rich). With the album being as consistent as it is, listening to it from beginning to end is only advisable when you're in the mood for something bleak.
Last Word: This album weirdly reminds me of Godflesh.
Recommended Songs: "Nylon Smile," "Plastic," "We Carry On"
Rating: 9/10
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"More of the same," is what I think of when listening to Portishead's Third. There are no huge stylistic departures from their first two albums; the genre remains the same. Yet, that is not a strike against them. Portishead were an inventive group when they released their first album, and Third continues on the same path in the so-called "trip-hop" genre. Though there aren't any big genre-related surprises on the album, the craftsmanshift and quality are astounding. It doesn't seem like they were M.I.A. for 10 years; they sound accomplished, refined, and fresh.
While the genre hasn't really changed, there are perhaps some new elements and updates to the Portishead sound. Some flirtation with industrial, as in the crunchy beat of "Machine Gun," or the cowbell in "Magic Doors," or the bluegrass-y "Deep Water" are new ground for the group. These new elements work well with the sort of patchwork, sampling style of Portishead and help to make each song sound unique. On the whole, the Third is remarkably consistent, despite each song being its own beast.
There are two songs on this album that reach over the 6 minute mark, which is certainly a stretch for a group making pop music. However, the songs ("We Carry On" and "Small") need to be that long and benefit from their length. The development, from the opening synth riff to the miscellaneous percussive touches to the bearly-noticable hook make the song remarkable and a real highlight. On their second album, 1997's Portishead, the songs seemed a bit overlong, dragging on without enough direction, but now the songs are tighter and more refined, where not a second is wasted.
Perhaps the only downside to the album is the moodiness. The band is just as depressing as they always were, the lyrics are typically bleak. Third isn't an album you listen to on your birthday or when you just won the lottery (unless you bought the album with your lottery money and want to mope about alienation from being rich). With the album being as consistent as it is, listening to it from beginning to end is only advisable when you're in the mood for something bleak.
Last Word: This album weirdly reminds me of Godflesh.
Recommended Songs: "Nylon Smile," "Plastic," "We Carry On"
Rating: 9/10
Tuesday, 29 April 2008
Playlist 4.29.08 Last Show of the Semester
Hour 1: Currents
1. the Jesus And Mary Chain "My Little Underground" Psychocandy (1985) WEA
2. Gong Linna "Beautiful Red Flower" Chinese Folk Songs (2008) Arc Music
3. Jucifer "To The End" L'Autricienne (2008) Relapse
4. the Sword "Lords" Gods Of The Earth (2008) Kemado
5. the Magnetic Fields "California Girls" Distortion (2008) Nonesuch
6. Cadence Weapon "Real Estate" Afterparty Babies (2008) ANTI-
7. Black Mountain "Wucan" In The Future (2008) Jagjaguwar
8. Fuck Buttons "Colors Move" Street Horrsing (2008) ATP Recordings
9. Black Spade "Good Crazy" To Serve With Love (2008) Om Records
10. the Breeders "Mountain Battles" Mountain Battles (2008) 4AD
11. Origin "Finite" Antithesis (2008) Relapse
12. Crystal Castles "Untrust Us" Crystal Castles (2008) Last Gang
Hour 2: Classic/Favorites
13. Talking Heads "Psycho Killer" Talking Heads '77 (1977) Sire - Final Talking Heads Song Of The Week
14. Refused "New Noise" The Shape Of Punk To Come (1998) Burning Heart
15. Isolée "Beau Mot Plage" Rest (2000/2005) Playhouse
16. Os Mutantes "Desculpe, Babe" A Divina Comédia Ou Ando Meio Desligado (1970) Polydor
17. Xinlisupreme "Amaryllis" Tomorrow Never Comes (2002) Fat Cat Records
18. Pavement "Loretta's Scars" Slanted & Enchanted (1992/2002) Matador
19. the Blood Brothers "Meet Me At The Waterfront After The Social" March On Electric Children (2002) Three One G
20. Matmos "Regicide" or "For The Trees" The Civil War (2003) Matador
21. YKK "Portabella" -no album- (2002) -no label-
22. Hüsker Dü "Hare Krsna" Zen Arcade (1984) SST
23. Can "Sing Swan Song" Ege Bamyasi (1972) Mute
24. Björk "Mouth's Cradle" Medúlla (2004) Elektra
Wow, the last show, huh? It went by so quickly. I'm gonna miss doing it over the summer. I'll have so much music and no forum for promoting it... and good stuff in the studio that no one else seems to play won't get played, cause I'll be gone...unless I listen over the summer and make request, which I probably will.
Things went well during the show, no explosions or technical difficulties. I've really learned a lot about DJing over the course of the semester and I think I've improved a lot in my skills.
I really liked the playlist for tonight, a good mix of stuff. So many favorites and great new music that I'll keep listening to this summer. I really gotta check out that Crystal Castles album. That band is finally winning me over (I didn't like them at first, it sounded too video-game-y).
It was good to play some Can again. Can rules.
And that Chinese Folk Song thing from Gong Linna RULED. It's so pretty and interesting. I think it was the first Chinese artist on the show. Hopefully, I'll learn some more about Chinese music over the summer, cause now I'm really interested.
I think I'll try to blog over the summer, maybe once a week, like the show and all. I can't wait to pick up the new Portishead album tomorrow. I think I will write a review of it, provided it inspires me to verbosity.
I wonder what band I'll do for next semester's "of the week" thing. I'll have to contemplate it for a while.
Good night all.
1. the Jesus And Mary Chain "My Little Underground" Psychocandy (1985) WEA
2. Gong Linna "Beautiful Red Flower" Chinese Folk Songs (2008) Arc Music
3. Jucifer "To The End" L'Autricienne (2008) Relapse
4. the Sword "Lords" Gods Of The Earth (2008) Kemado
5. the Magnetic Fields "California Girls" Distortion (2008) Nonesuch
6. Cadence Weapon "Real Estate" Afterparty Babies (2008) ANTI-
7. Black Mountain "Wucan" In The Future (2008) Jagjaguwar
8. Fuck Buttons "Colors Move" Street Horrsing (2008) ATP Recordings
9. Black Spade "Good Crazy" To Serve With Love (2008) Om Records
10. the Breeders "Mountain Battles" Mountain Battles (2008) 4AD
11. Origin "Finite" Antithesis (2008) Relapse
12. Crystal Castles "Untrust Us" Crystal Castles (2008) Last Gang
Hour 2: Classic/Favorites
13. Talking Heads "Psycho Killer" Talking Heads '77 (1977) Sire - Final Talking Heads Song Of The Week
14. Refused "New Noise" The Shape Of Punk To Come (1998) Burning Heart
15. Isolée "Beau Mot Plage" Rest (2000/2005) Playhouse
16. Os Mutantes "Desculpe, Babe" A Divina Comédia Ou Ando Meio Desligado (1970) Polydor
17. Xinlisupreme "Amaryllis" Tomorrow Never Comes (2002) Fat Cat Records
18. Pavement "Loretta's Scars" Slanted & Enchanted (1992/2002) Matador
19. the Blood Brothers "Meet Me At The Waterfront After The Social" March On Electric Children (2002) Three One G
20. Matmos "Regicide" or "For The Trees" The Civil War (2003) Matador
21. YKK "Portabella" -no album- (2002) -no label-
22. Hüsker Dü "Hare Krsna" Zen Arcade (1984) SST
23. Can "Sing Swan Song" Ege Bamyasi (1972) Mute
24. Björk "Mouth's Cradle" Medúlla (2004) Elektra
Wow, the last show, huh? It went by so quickly. I'm gonna miss doing it over the summer. I'll have so much music and no forum for promoting it... and good stuff in the studio that no one else seems to play won't get played, cause I'll be gone...unless I listen over the summer and make request, which I probably will.
Things went well during the show, no explosions or technical difficulties. I've really learned a lot about DJing over the course of the semester and I think I've improved a lot in my skills.
I really liked the playlist for tonight, a good mix of stuff. So many favorites and great new music that I'll keep listening to this summer. I really gotta check out that Crystal Castles album. That band is finally winning me over (I didn't like them at first, it sounded too video-game-y).
It was good to play some Can again. Can rules.
And that Chinese Folk Song thing from Gong Linna RULED. It's so pretty and interesting. I think it was the first Chinese artist on the show. Hopefully, I'll learn some more about Chinese music over the summer, cause now I'm really interested.
I think I'll try to blog over the summer, maybe once a week, like the show and all. I can't wait to pick up the new Portishead album tomorrow. I think I will write a review of it, provided it inspires me to verbosity.
I wonder what band I'll do for next semester's "of the week" thing. I'll have to contemplate it for a while.
Good night all.
Tuesday, 22 April 2008
Playlist 4.22.08
Hour -1
0. the Sword "The White Sea" Gods Of The Earth (2008) Kemado
Hour 1
1. the Jesus And Mary Chain "My Little Underground" Psychocandy (1985) WEA
2. Lightning Bolt "2 Towers" Wonderful Rainbow (2003) Load Records
3. the Mountain Goats "Dance Music" The Sunset Tree (2005) 4AD
4. Caribou "After Hours" Andorra (2007) Merge
5. Cursive "Into The Fold" Happy Hollow (2006) Saddle-Creek
6. Enon "Labyrinth" Grass Geysers...Carbon Clouds (2007) Touch & Go
7. MF Doom w/ Angelika and 4ize "Guinnesses" MM...Food? (2004) Rhymesayers
8. Von Südenfed "Fledermaus Can't Get It" Tromatic Reflexxions (2007) Domino
9. Earth "Seven Angels" Earth 2 (1993) Sub Pop - In Honor Of Earth Day
Hour 2
10. Talking Heads "Houses In Motion" Remain In Light (1980) Sire - Talking Heads Song Of The Week
11. Baroness "Isak" The Red Album (2007) Relapse12. Solà Akingbolà "Boya Iro Ni" Routes To Roots: Yoruba Drums From Nigeria (2008) Arc Music
13. Meshuggah "Pineal Gland Optics" ObZen (2008) Nuclear Blast
14. the Soft Boys "I Wanna Destroy You" Underwater Moonlight (1980/2001) Matador
15. Uusitalo "Tulenkantaja" Tulenkantaja (2006) Huume Recordings
16. Kylesa "Identity Defined" Time Will Fuse Its Worth (2006) Prosthetic
17. Black Spade "Evil Love" To Serve With Love (2008) Om Records
18. Boris "Akuma No Uta" Akuma No Uta (2003) Southern Lord
19. Man Man "The Ballad Of Butter Beans" Rabbit Habit (2008) ANTI-
20. the Streets "What Is He Thinking?" A Grand Don't Come For Free (2004) Vice
Man, so man troubles this week. Not having the CDs I was planning on playing in the studio... there was a good bit of improvisation this week. But the timing and such worked out really well. I know that Streets song had some FCC violations... some of the words were censored and others were not censored, very odd. And the headphones in the studio are messed up, one side not working, dang. Surprisingly, the technology cooperated really well, though.
Wow, next week is the last show of the semester, I'm kind of sad. On the one hand, no more shows until next semester, but, however, I'll have a lot of time to listen to new music over the summer and I don't have to plan shows, so less responsibility. But I'm still sad :( <--see the sadness! Emoticons!
0. the Sword "The White Sea" Gods Of The Earth (2008) Kemado
Hour 1
1. the Jesus And Mary Chain "My Little Underground" Psychocandy (1985) WEA
2. Lightning Bolt "2 Towers" Wonderful Rainbow (2003) Load Records
3. the Mountain Goats "Dance Music" The Sunset Tree (2005) 4AD
4. Caribou "After Hours" Andorra (2007) Merge
5. Cursive "Into The Fold" Happy Hollow (2006) Saddle-Creek
6. Enon "Labyrinth" Grass Geysers...Carbon Clouds (2007) Touch & Go
7. MF Doom w/ Angelika and 4ize "Guinnesses" MM...Food? (2004) Rhymesayers
8. Von Südenfed "Fledermaus Can't Get It" Tromatic Reflexxions (2007) Domino
9. Earth "Seven Angels" Earth 2 (1993) Sub Pop - In Honor Of Earth Day
Hour 2
10. Talking Heads "Houses In Motion" Remain In Light (1980) Sire - Talking Heads Song Of The Week
11. Baroness "Isak" The Red Album (2007) Relapse12. Solà Akingbolà "Boya Iro Ni" Routes To Roots: Yoruba Drums From Nigeria (2008) Arc Music
13. Meshuggah "Pineal Gland Optics" ObZen (2008) Nuclear Blast
14. the Soft Boys "I Wanna Destroy You" Underwater Moonlight (1980/2001) Matador
15. Uusitalo "Tulenkantaja" Tulenkantaja (2006) Huume Recordings
16. Kylesa "Identity Defined" Time Will Fuse Its Worth (2006) Prosthetic
17. Black Spade "Evil Love" To Serve With Love (2008) Om Records
18. Boris "Akuma No Uta" Akuma No Uta (2003) Southern Lord
19. Man Man "The Ballad Of Butter Beans" Rabbit Habit (2008) ANTI-
20. the Streets "What Is He Thinking?" A Grand Don't Come For Free (2004) Vice
Man, so man troubles this week. Not having the CDs I was planning on playing in the studio... there was a good bit of improvisation this week. But the timing and such worked out really well. I know that Streets song had some FCC violations... some of the words were censored and others were not censored, very odd. And the headphones in the studio are messed up, one side not working, dang. Surprisingly, the technology cooperated really well, though.
Wow, next week is the last show of the semester, I'm kind of sad. On the one hand, no more shows until next semester, but, however, I'll have a lot of time to listen to new music over the summer and I don't have to plan shows, so less responsibility. But I'm still sad :( <--see the sadness! Emoticons!
Tuesday, 15 April 2008
This is GENIUS
I found this clip via The Deciblog.
Note: I do not support Barack Obama, or voting, or the US Government, or Twisted Sister.
I just the pun.
Note: I do not support Barack Obama, or voting, or the US Government, or Twisted Sister.
I just the pun.
Playlist 4.15.08
Hour 1
1. the Jesus And Mary Chain "My Little Underground" Psychocandy (1985) WEA
2. Isolée "Do Re Mi" Wearemonster (2005) Playhouse
3. Godflesh "Head Dirt" Streetcleaner (1989) Earache
4. Paint It Black "Labor Day" Paradise (2005) Jade Tree
5. Fuck Buttons "Sweet Love For Planet Earth" Street Horrrsing (2008) ATP Recordings
6. Black Spade "Love's Right Here" To Serve With Love (2008) Om Records
7. Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks "Elmo Delmo" Real Emotional Trash (2008) Matador
8. Dismember "No Honor In Death" Untitled (2008) Regain Records
9. PJ Harvey "The Devil" White Chalk (2007) Island
10. DNA "Egomaniac's Kiss" DNA On DNA (2004) No More Records
11. Solà Akingbolà "Olukumi" Routes To Roots: Yoruba Drums From Nigeria (2008) Arc Music
12. Mouse On Mars "Juju" Autoditacker (1997) Too Pure Records
Hour 2
13. Talking Heads "Take Me To The River" More Songs About Buildings And Food (1978) Sire - Talking Heads Song Of The Week
14. Dizzee Rascal "Dream" Showtime (2004) XL Recordings
15. Enon "Collette" Grass Geysers...Carbon Clouds (2007) Touch & Go
16. Grupo Macarena "Tengo Tengo" Gypsy Flamenco (2007) Arc Music
17. Mission Of Burma "Outlaw" Signals, Calls, And Marches (1981/2008) Matador
18. Battles "Atlas" Mirrored (2007) Warp
19. Black Mountain "Queens Will Play" In The Future (2008) Jagjaguwar
20. Ellen Allien & Apparat "Turbo Dreams" Orchestra Of Bubbles (2006) BPitch Control
21. Born Against "Mound The Pavement" Patriotic Battle Hymns (2003) Kill Rock Stars
22. Black Dice "Kokomo" Load Blown (2007) Paw Tracks
23. Tomoe-Ryu Yutakadaiko "Taiko - Bayashi" Japanese Drums (2007) Arc Music
24. Mountain Goats "Pale Green Things" The Sunset Tree (2005) 4AD
Yeah, I'm pretty sure I forgot to mention that Mouse On Mars song on the air. A shame, because it is such a great song and a great group. MOM rules.
I was going to play Caribou instead of Black Dice, cause I found some excellent Caribou track, but the CD was not in the studio. I think someone was borrowing it, it's usually there. Perhaps next week?
Interesting note: in the studio, we have two copies of the Matmos record The Rose Has Teeth In The Mouth Of A Beast. One in the 'indie' section, the other in the 'rpm/ige' section. I think it belongs in the latter section, though if we were to have any Matmos album x2, it should be The Civil War. I think it's my favorite Matmos album, but it's a tough choice since Matmos is the bomb like no other.
More death metal??!!?!?! Very odd for me. Death metal is probably one of the most difficult genres for me to get into since all the growling/grunting is very goofy and hard to take seriously for some reason. Screaming, no problem, I'm from the punk rock line of things and we like screaming and barking and yelling. But those grunts in the DM? Yuck. But I'm coming around to it, especially because there is so much good in death metal -- solos, solos, um, guitar tones? Tech stuff, yeah, I guess. Pretty much all the guitar fun. If I wanted sweet drumming, I'd listen to tech metal, i.e. Meshuggah. Meshuggah is the bomb. Will play Mes. next week. I'm thinking of doing another metal hour because there is so much good metal out there, new or otherwise. I have access to so much excellent metal and am always looking for new metallic goodness.
I am so tired right now. Why am I still awake? I need to sleep, but I just keep typing. So much to do 'tomorrow' and need sleep, sleep is good, 4am....
1. the Jesus And Mary Chain "My Little Underground" Psychocandy (1985) WEA
2. Isolée "Do Re Mi" Wearemonster (2005) Playhouse
3. Godflesh "Head Dirt" Streetcleaner (1989) Earache
4. Paint It Black "Labor Day" Paradise (2005) Jade Tree
5. Fuck Buttons "Sweet Love For Planet Earth" Street Horrrsing (2008) ATP Recordings
6. Black Spade "Love's Right Here" To Serve With Love (2008) Om Records
7. Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks "Elmo Delmo" Real Emotional Trash (2008) Matador
8. Dismember "No Honor In Death" Untitled (2008) Regain Records
9. PJ Harvey "The Devil" White Chalk (2007) Island
10. DNA "Egomaniac's Kiss" DNA On DNA (2004) No More Records
11. Solà Akingbolà "Olukumi" Routes To Roots: Yoruba Drums From Nigeria (2008) Arc Music
12. Mouse On Mars "Juju" Autoditacker (1997) Too Pure Records
Hour 2
13. Talking Heads "Take Me To The River" More Songs About Buildings And Food (1978) Sire - Talking Heads Song Of The Week
14. Dizzee Rascal "Dream" Showtime (2004) XL Recordings
15. Enon "Collette" Grass Geysers...Carbon Clouds (2007) Touch & Go
16. Grupo Macarena "Tengo Tengo" Gypsy Flamenco (2007) Arc Music
17. Mission Of Burma "Outlaw" Signals, Calls, And Marches (1981/2008) Matador
18. Battles "Atlas" Mirrored (2007) Warp
19. Black Mountain "Queens Will Play" In The Future (2008) Jagjaguwar
20. Ellen Allien & Apparat "Turbo Dreams" Orchestra Of Bubbles (2006) BPitch Control
21. Born Against "Mound The Pavement" Patriotic Battle Hymns (2003) Kill Rock Stars
22. Black Dice "Kokomo" Load Blown (2007) Paw Tracks
23. Tomoe-Ryu Yutakadaiko "Taiko - Bayashi" Japanese Drums (2007) Arc Music
24. Mountain Goats "Pale Green Things" The Sunset Tree (2005) 4AD
Yeah, I'm pretty sure I forgot to mention that Mouse On Mars song on the air. A shame, because it is such a great song and a great group. MOM rules.
I was going to play Caribou instead of Black Dice, cause I found some excellent Caribou track, but the CD was not in the studio. I think someone was borrowing it, it's usually there. Perhaps next week?
Interesting note: in the studio, we have two copies of the Matmos record The Rose Has Teeth In The Mouth Of A Beast. One in the 'indie' section, the other in the 'rpm/ige' section. I think it belongs in the latter section, though if we were to have any Matmos album x2, it should be The Civil War. I think it's my favorite Matmos album, but it's a tough choice since Matmos is the bomb like no other.
More death metal??!!?!?! Very odd for me. Death metal is probably one of the most difficult genres for me to get into since all the growling/grunting is very goofy and hard to take seriously for some reason. Screaming, no problem, I'm from the punk rock line of things and we like screaming and barking and yelling. But those grunts in the DM? Yuck. But I'm coming around to it, especially because there is so much good in death metal -- solos, solos, um, guitar tones? Tech stuff, yeah, I guess. Pretty much all the guitar fun. If I wanted sweet drumming, I'd listen to tech metal, i.e. Meshuggah. Meshuggah is the bomb. Will play Mes. next week. I'm thinking of doing another metal hour because there is so much good metal out there, new or otherwise. I have access to so much excellent metal and am always looking for new metallic goodness.
I am so tired right now. Why am I still awake? I need to sleep, but I just keep typing. So much to do 'tomorrow' and need sleep, sleep is good, 4am....
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