Content Nullity - Absolute Dread (C30, Phage Tapes): Got this because I really liked the track on the Tied To An Abuse comp. This stuff is different, no vocals. A-side is kind of power electronics with ambient sounds, B-side is same kind of power electronics, but with feedback in stead of ambient sounds. Definately good, but I liked the track on the comp better. Also, because both tracks are rather different (even though the distortion sound of the pe gives it a common factor), it might have been two separate tracks put together for a release. Anyway, will find its way again to my tape player, was not as good as I expected, but my hopes might have been too high.
Mania - Grotesque Mirth (7", Filth & Violence): 7" with nice artwork. On this release I feel Mania doesn't sound as aggressive as on for example the Ultra-Negative album. This is a bit more atmospheric, but good. However, I feel this needs more turns to really get a good view on it, seems like there's more than can be heard on the first listen, which is good.
Genocide Organ - Remember (DCD, Tesco Organisation): Just listened to the first CD. Sound quality varies, but overall the sound quality is really good for being live tracks (all from different gigs!). Some tracks are not really interesting, but in general I really enjoy GO's trademark throbbing synths, oppressive atmosphere and effected vocals. Nice packaging as well, with an interesting short article.
Vettige Rotte Viezerik (CDr, self released): Another incarnation of my friend Nikos VRV project. Normally VRV is noisecore with drumcomputer, this one is with drumming on metal crap (old saucepans, cookieboxes...). Sounds goofy, but the result is nice, really harsh. Might be better if recorded on tape, since the digital distortion shows (like on the opening scream) in some parts... 13 mins, 3 tracks, actually really like this one.
