Quote from: RBN JHN on Today at 12:09:47 AMQuote from: Cranial Blast on November 02, 2025, 06:51:10 PMRMSS - Engram CD (Freak Animal)
I enjoyed this CD quite a bit. Definitely has some interesting textures and industrial atmosphere. At times sounding a bit dark ambient even. Conjures up feelings of being in a black and white dream where everything feels abandoned and desolate. At least that was the feelings I got from it. The album has a nice subtle quality about it to, that feels very still. I'd recommend this one to those whom appreciate HÖH, but think this could appeal to those perhaps into any kind of noise. Definitely will be checking more out by RMSS!
Thanx for the recommendation! Immediately added it to my order and not regretting it for a moment. Came in today and it's on repeat.
Quote from: Cranial Blast on November 02, 2025, 06:51:10 PMRMSS - Engram CD (Freak Animal)
I enjoyed this CD quite a bit. Definitely has some interesting textures and industrial atmosphere. At times sounding a bit dark ambient even. Conjures up feelings of being in a black and white dream where everything feels abandoned and desolate. At least that was the feelings I got from it. The album has a nice subtle quality about it to, that feels very still. I'd recommend this one to those whom appreciate HÖH, but think this could appeal to those perhaps into any kind of noise. Definitely will be checking more out by RMSS!
Quote from: Penon on September 19, 2025, 12:42:12 PMNot a book but I have only now come across this website - https://www.compulsiononline.com/musicreviewtitlepage.htm
A lot of reviews (of releases and gigs), interviews etc. mainly with old school industrial / experimental artists but also neofolk, some modern (ish) bands etc. Some content appears to be as old as from 80s/90s I think, but there are recent updates as well. Not easy to navigate because I guess design hasn't been updated in over 20 years and e.g. reviews are ordered alphabetically rather than chronologically but content is top notch. Apparently there was also a zine with three volumes - not sure when exactly but given volume one features Jhon Balance, it was quite some time ago...
Quote from: k.p.g on November 12, 2025, 07:26:27 PMAlfarmania/Proiekt Hat - Distant Space Confined (Hospital Productions)
A long and winding collaborative effort that exists in a very kraut-centric direction with its synth work. There is a shining black metal moment that wraps you in on Side B. Slowly you start to listen to it evaporate into the atmosphere of this dirge. Think the more recent Kristian Olsson to come out on Hospital is more my speed, but this one still made for an entertaining listen.
Aube/The Haters - Splinter Clear Cut/Joyous Smash (Freak Animal)
Solid showing from both parties here! This is probably my favorite solo Aube material that I have heard to date. Tracks slowly building to these pulsating rhythms that knock you over the head just long enough to make you miss 'em when they're pulled away from you. The Haters portion is pretty self-explanatory; lots of glass being smashed in high definition. When it's on tape, such a sound feels like it could be happening in your kitchen, super domestic. On a recording like this though, it's fucking HEAVY. Feels like you are being smashed with a million vases in the middle of a busy parkway lane. Wow.
Jeph Jerman - Keep the Drum (Concussion Solos) (New Forces, reissue)
It is as percussive (concussive) as the title suggests! Sounds like he's playing this kit above a mountain. Maybe he is. I noticed as the day went on, my listenings went from spacier sounds to this; a record that is as earthy as you can get. I think it's this drab, cold weather getting to me.
But back to the actual record itself - I like what Jerman went for here. I imagine nothing here that is used would resemble a "conventional" drum of sorts, and yet it all sounds like various percussive toys I have see over the years of watching different drummers do their thing. It's crude, but not overbearing in its harshness. This "small sounds" concept the artist speaks of works out very well here, as miniscule source makes for BIG SOUNDS. Excellent material. File under "domestic noise"
