JASON CRUMER - Ruth CD
Ruth is Jason Crumer's previously inaccessible harsh noise masterpiece. Recorded specifically for CD (and mastered apocalyptically loud) in 2004-05, Ruth was planned for release on numerous labels at the time of its completion, none of which came to fruition. Eventually, as if resigned to its fate, it was released as a highly limited tape on Nazot in 2008 - a format not at all conducive to the material. The noise on Ruth is razor-sharp and absolutely pummeling cut-up style harsh noise, executed with masterful attention to detail and sheer brutality, offering only a handful of brief moments for the listener to try and catch their breath. While less narrative and more dry than most of his other albums, the sound is nonetheless emotionally charged in a way that only Crumer can do it. A sense of emergency is felt within the first few seconds of the first track, and the bitter taste of crisis lingers throughout the entire 37+ minutes of the CD. Ruth is a recording of legend for those who have followed Crumer's trajectory, now finally available to be heard as originally intended.
K.M. TOEPFER - Retrace No Steps CD
Cold, surgical harsh noise achieving militant purity through unorthodox means. Minimalistic brain drilling, carving, and rolling textures. Latent tones that attack the body's nodes and trigger the misfiring of synapses. The disturbing sense of an ongoing moment of déjà vu that continuously compounds upon itself in waves.
Pressed on all black disc.
THE NEW BOYFRIENDS - The Fourth Season CD
The fourth installment from this brilliant Finnish duo consisting of APRAPAT and MOGAO, two relative newcomers who have climbed to the top of the pig-pile over the past 2 years. A certain Finnish "gatekeeper" claimed their debut tape was possibly one of the best Finnish harsh noise releases ever, and for my money, they've only gotten better since then. They follow their land's tradition of junk metal abuse noise through mic'd amps, but their sonic skills and playful arrangements set them apart from the Zoom in the room temper tantrums with a trash can. Each track on this album has a unique and deliberate approach, but at the end of the day it's just ripping harsh noise ear candy of the highest order.
APRAPAT - Hot Lava Shampoo CD
One of noise's freshest voices, hailing from Finland. Extremely creative and resonant harsh noise utilizing the basic elements. After a number of great cassettes on his own brilliant Satatuhatta label that a lot of folks (particularly in the USA) slept on, the world is finally ready to enjoy the genius of Aprapat.
Available through the webshop as well as Bandcamp:
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