PLAYLIST with COMMENTS/REVIEWS

[Human Larvae]

saw Irkallian Oracle last summer, REALLY good. Thought they were even better than Portal

[online prowler]

Currently running forthcoming Bizarre Uproar album "Vihameditaatio".

[Baglady]

TEITANBLOOD death 2LP

How's that one compared to the previous stuff? Haven't bought it yet. Heard a track on youtube, and it sounded promising.
Listened to the old demo tape for the first time in years recently. Quite a difference compared to how they sound now, hah!

SEWER ELECTION & TRERIKSRÖSET - Killing For Germany CS (Chefsideologens Bolag)
When I have a headache yet still feel like blasting some harsh noise, this is my go-to-tape. Brilliant stuff. Along with Killing For Finland, this is my favorite of the Killing Sessions. A heavy muddy wall sound (hence the soothing effect on headaches), with some higher screech crawling out of the boiling soup now and then. Fine fine stuff...

HÄNDER SOM VÅRDAR - I Never C30 (dubbed boot from the HSV man)
Nice to see how this project has evolved. The recipe is still simple, but the outcome is refined. Tapeloops, some trumpet (?) snippet, a little of this a little of that. The ingredients doesn't really matter. The recording is permeated by this constant feeling of worry. Subtle careful music that speaks volumes.

[Scat-O-Logy]

TEITANBLOOD death 2LP

How's that one compared to the previous stuff? Haven't bought it yet. Heard a track on youtube, and it sounded promising.
Listened to the old demo tape for the first time in years recently. Quite a difference compared to how they sound now, hah!

I received my copy today and I'd say it's better than 7C. Not as straight forward and monotonous. Recommended!

[Baglady]

SKIN AREA & JARL - La Petite Mort LP (Malignant)
Eerie recording. Calmer and more careful than Rothko Field, yet still very much in the same vein sound wise. Lyrics deal with masturbation and annihilation. 14(!) beautiful inserts. Brilliant.
I've heard people saying Skin Area and IRM being just to different names for the same thing, but I disagree. Sure, thy are both windows into Martin Bladh, but that's where the likeness ends. They both stray further away from each other with each release I think, musically and lyrically.

[jadderly]

Thanks for the comments on that album. I'm quite an IRM fan, have pretty much everything they've done and think they keep getting better in a way. Been a few years since the last album. Was wondering about that LP.

[Baglady]

Thanks for the comments on that album. I'm quite an IRM fan, have pretty much everything they've done and think they keep getting better in a way. Been a few years since the last album. Was wondering about that LP.

Well, I did't expect this one to be so good. Looking through and reading Bladhs and Urbaniaks book To Putrefaction while listening added alot to the vibe. I'm looking forward to the next IRM album, Closure, which is sceduled for release this year.

[Dr Alex]

Tangerine Dream - Encore 2xLP
Tangerine Dream - Zeit 2xLP
Tangerine Dream - Stratosfear LP
Tangerine Dream - Sorcerer LP
Tangerine Dream - Ricochet LP
Tangerine Dream - Phaedra LP

"Encore" and "Ricochet" are probably the most influential records for me.

[HOGRA]

SWANS "Body To Body, Job To Job" cd
DOOMWATCH "Crankin' 21" 7"

[jadderly]

Nice playlist. I'm a big fan of their first four albums. Zeit is a monster for sure. I assume those are vintage originals? I wouldn't mind some TD on vinyl but the shops in my area are mostly just straight classic rock in the used bin. Where I lived before they'd get the occasional copy of Phaedra or something in, but it would be in pretty rough shape usually.

Tangerine Dream - Encore 2xLP
Tangerine Dream - Zeit 2xLP
Tangerine Dream - Stratosfear LP
Tangerine Dream - Sorcerer LP
Tangerine Dream - Ricochet LP
Tangerine Dream - Phaedra LP
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"Encore" and "Ricochet" are probably the most influential records for me.

[ANDROPHILIA]

Tangerine Dream - Encore 2xLP
Tangerine Dream - Zeit 2xLP
Tangerine Dream - Stratosfear LP
Tangerine Dream - Sorcerer LP
Tangerine Dream - Ricochet LP
Tangerine Dream - Phaedra LP

"Encore" and "Ricochet" are probably the most influential records for me.

i'm just listening Edgar Froese "ages" solo album
i suggest you this

[online prowler]

Fecalove / SSRI

"S / T"

The Untergeschoss split features some of the better works available in recent times from artist Fecalove and SSRI. On this release both artists utilize manipulation of source material and editing as vital parts of the compositional arsenal. This is of course nothing new, but it is one of the reasons that makes this an interesting and worthwhile release aside from the strength of the submitted material. The issue in question is each acts different preferences relating to developing own material from the same starting point, we are talking about for instance: Artistic choice, strategy and execution. This fact lends the release added dynamic, but opens also an opportunity to experience joining similarites as the use of: Field recordings, repetition, textures, timing, oppressive undertones, low end bass mania and mangled junk obsessions.

Fecalove's contribution includes three instrumental tracks and one PE track with teeth-clenched metallic vocals. Namely «Drunk and erased» - a sparse recording with clouded oppressive psychological undertones enforced by a barely recognizable throbbing (nintendo ds?) synth and audio collage consisting of looming innocent field recordings. This track sums up Fecalove's passion for old skool UK PE ala Whitehouse, early Italian industrial acts Maurizio Bianchi + Atrax Morgue, and classic ugly Japanese harsh noise. A perfect blend of impulses with its own language. The brilliance of the following track «Testicle marinade» is also worth a mention. The heavy sound editing versus sudden awakening ephemeral synth epistles are right on the spot and in the league of the best from Secret Apex and Tommi Keränen. Excellent overall production with Italian classic pop sensibilities. Humour is not far away either. Is that pasta I hear boiling on «Deathcamp sextape II»?!

SSRI follow up the B side with four murky and woolen compositions with focus on low to mid end freq range. The high frequencies are not emitted - only mangled up and buried in the mix. In the few instances where the high end spectrum is put weight on, it is brought to the audial surface with experienced timing, speed and attention to volume level. As the spectrum emerge it lingers in just the right amount of time - adding further dynamical range, detail and dimension to the tracks. The audial space is overall oppressive and uninterested in its surroundings. It is rare that I as a listener encounter harsh noise tracks that at first encounter induce the impression that there is no space left to position oneself in (Arkhe's latest Kafé Kaos release "Chabrat zereh aur bocher" comes to mind). This tactic is felt from the start of the first track's metal junk noise, only preceded by a haunting low pitched choir of howling voices. Very visceral, efficient, claustrophobic, suggestive and mood enhancing. The tracks evolve gradually, seemingly slow enough to make the listener nearly unaware of change. The track pace differ from slow to fast, but mainly change in the compositions are executed through the adjustment of audible frequencies. Synths, an occasional bass (? correct me if I'm wrong Pekka ?) plus field recordings from our contemporary's industry sector and idle running engines seem to be SSRI's instrumentation of choice.

While the immediate impression of the tape is of high potential, the «Fecalove / SSRI» split is a release that demands time to grow on the listener to bare ripe fruit. It might not be a contemporary classic, but it is surely a must if one is fan of either artist, or is looking for an entry point to get to know their production. A much recommended tape from two stayers that delivers fully.

[Dr Alex]

Nice playlist. I'm a big fan of their first four albums. Zeit is a monster for sure. I assume those are vintage originals? I wouldn't mind some TD on vinyl but the shops in my area are mostly just straight classic rock in the used bin. Where I lived before they'd get the occasional copy of Phaedra or something in, but it would be in pretty rough shape usually.

My faves are "Encore" and "Ricochet", I also like "Green Desert" and sunny "Underwater Sunlight". "Cyclone" is very interesting album with vocals - sounds like Hawkwind with more electronic improvisations.
For LPs, all I listed before are original pressings except "Encore" and "Ricochet" which are license. It's magic to listen TD from vinyl!


@ANDROPHILIA, I didn't listen his solo albums. I will check it for sure! Thank you.

[OCPM]

Warden/Patrick Modell/Peter Drak - "GREY POWER" CS (2012)
Been listening to this a lot. It lives up to the quote on the back of the tape saying "BACK TO FUNK!"
jazz funk greats style wierd industrial. I think it's very good.

ULTRA - ZOLL LP (1989)
Only recently found out about this, which is crazy because it's such a brilliant record.. (Thanks tommy c.)

Third Eagle - Confirm the Word CS 2014
A new project from Henrik who's behind Händer Som Vårdar.

Forza Albino - Black Dog LP (2014)
It's PE. It's good.

[FreakAnimalFinland]

UNCLEAN "Deranged" tape
Untergeschoss
Second tape of band, I listened this before it was published as promo and impression still is the same. First tape, in all its primitive flaws was really great surprise from Finland. This second isn't surprise anymore, so you know what to wait. And meanwhile seeing him play live quite similar material, but with much more intense sound quality, makes this tape less interesting. It's ok. Not bad at all, but just goes into place in discography what probably remains the low moment, after promising tape, but before fulfilling that... Fans of filthy and primitive PE its certainly good.

HAARE "Forward to insanity" tape
Terror
3 tracks of Haare on tape. I like when its not just one long piece, but actually something more. I have heard some less noisy Haare too, but this is somewhat noisier perhaps? Not much. Kind of traditional Haare style of layering stuff together under strong tapehiss and psychedelic and floating feel. I don't think there is any bad Haare releases really? At least not after couple debut CDRs. Its always welcomed addition to playlist even with minimal changes in ways of composition.

AM NOT "First Morbid Vibrations" tape
Unrest
Not sure if it's revealed who is "Am Not"? Usually such details appears in discogs very quick. I assume UK artists, but not sure. What I can say, its very good! Unrest doesn't have the world largest discography, yet I'd bet there are perhaps more quality tapes that fall under INDUSTRIAL & power electronics than most labels out there. Thinking how label started with Operativ Permanent, UGP, Institut and did some perhaps globally active noise bands too (Werewolf Jerusalem, BLJ, Gelsomina, etc). More good ones like Sick Seed, Pestdemon, Soft Option Killing, Shift, Iron Fist Of The Sun, Human Larvae, etc. All these mentioned ones produced on label memorable releases that could be considered pretty much "tape albums" rather than just another noise tape.
Nowadays it appeast that there perhaps starts to build roster of bands who can be associated with label exclusively? AM NOT is something, that has tape on Unrest and not known otherwise? Really neat blend of dark heavy electronics, but with innovative use of sounds and symphonic elements. Often slow and dark, but not forgetting delivering ugly noises too. Many of the Unrest tapes appear to be pretty much too good to be just 100 copies tapes... But well.. This is how it goes. It would be nice to see CD's of some of these releases.