MERZBOW "Life Performance" CD
Cold Spring
Great to see Cold Spring to finally put out actually good Merzbow CD! I think none of the many merzbow items label has done, has stood out as particularly great. Of course some are ok. This, being re-mastered re-issue of 1985 tape, that goes into harsh noise category, yet still full of loops, tape manipulations and such is example of good era where even standard merz-noise stands out!
SHIFT "Abandon" CD
Cold Spring
Been listening this albums again. When I got the LP, listened many times. Now in recent days, three times. It depends what side of project one values the most, to really measure what is the best album of Shift. Each album is different, so they have their advantages. Especially opening and closing tracks of Abandon are massive. Opening piece includes such a non-romantic darkness and negativity, it's not very common to hear such level in genre where romanticized or exaggerated nature of expression appears to dominate. At the same time, it's not too obvious, not too banal, but just somehow manages to capture eerie spirit of utmost contempt towards... them. Those who needs to be buried deep and forgotten. Good usage of both - very concrete sounds you will link to specific happening. Digging graves. And synthesizer works as well as added dose of musicality compared to previous material. Production of the sounds - clearly done with utmost care for detail.
BARRY ADAMSON + PAN SONIC + THE HAFLER TRIO "The humn of the 7th illusion" LP
Cold Spring
In short on could say: A-side rules, B-side sucks ass. All the subtle and airy choir singing and electronic pulsations, well composed and arranged on a-side is ruined by annoying glitchy nonsense. Still absolutely worth to get due magnificent a-side.
AM NOT "First morbid Vibrations" CD
Unrest Productions
So... I recall tape was good, but this good? What to say about it? I guess most know this technologically advanced heavy electronics unit. If not, then about the time to check out. This may after all, be my favorite of releases?
