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I really like compilations like this.
Industrial Nation
... a magnificent survey of the
American noise scene...Electronic Shock Treatment
...a digital resurrection of cassette compilations of olde...
File 13
Brilliantly conceived compilation of sonic artists...
All of it exceptional. Sonic Detours
Industrial Nation
I really like compilations like this. You
get a generous helping of music, in this case, 15 artists clocking at
68 minutes. It contains familiar artists like Randy Greif, Illusion of
Safety, Arcane Device and the Haters. There are artists I've heard of
but not heard like Architects Office, John Wiggins and PBK. I figure if
a compilation has that much familiarity it's worth checking out. You get
to discover other artists worth exploring further. This compilation succeeds
at that by introducing me to Michael Chocholak, Thomas Dimuzio, and Dimthingshine
among others. The compositional styles of the artists compliment each
other and the track sequencing encourages continued and repeated listening.
It's very annoying when a compilation doesn't make tonal or thematic sense
and even more annoying when you come to a halt because of a poorly placed
track. On As Yet Untitled, you roam through an assortment of what can
loosely be described as ambient music. However, it's not sonic wallpaper.
There's a variety of manipulation techniques, sound sources and intensities
that demonstrate how much space there is to explore in experimental music.
I think you'll find the compilation of American artists a respectable
addition to your music library.
DC
Electronic Shock Treatment
Ignore the scrappy packaging and feast your
ears on the contents of this lovely little silver platter. "Abstract
noise" are the two words I normally rely on to give you the relevant
clues, but I could just give examples: Michael Chocholak, AMK, Hands To,
Illusion of Safety, Randy Greif. My favourite tracks include a classic
trip to the drone zone from Thomas Dimuzio, a neat swirlpool of shrillness
by PBK, Static Effect's dramatic Orff-with-its-'ead lunacy and Arcane
Device's thrombosic feedback fields. This is a magnificent survey of the
American noise scene, and if you're open-minded about the genre (or already
a fan) you ought to hear it soon.
Brian Duguid
File 13
A collection on CD that seems like a digital resurrection
of cassette compilations of olde, with tried and true names of the cassette
underground like Architects Office, Randy Greif, PBK, Michael Chocholak,
Hands To, AMK, Arcane Device, and the Haters. Addin Thomas Dimuzio, John
Wiggins, Dimthingshine, Illusion of Safety, Static Effect and others,
and you've got a more interesting and generally tastier collection than
the Cassette Mythos compilation, actually. If you know these folks, then
you know to buy this already. If you don't know them and are remotely
interested in collage work, noise drones, electronic music experiments,
or generally unusual sounds, seek this out. If not.. well, you're dead
already so never mind.
Mason Jones
Sonic Detours
Brilliantly conceived compilation of sonic
artists working mainly in noise textures. I would recommend this without
reservation to anyone looking to experience the breadth of this evolving
genre. You'll find everything from all-out assaults to crackling ambience.
All of it exceptional. Highly recommended. Bryan Baker
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