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Alchemy of the 20th Century
Birth of a Lifeform |
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KAOSKONTROL -273,15 |
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August
1999 |
| Edition: |
100 copies.
Sticker labeled clear cassette in transparent j-card
with inserts. |
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1. Birth
of a Lifeform
2. Alert Signals |
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1. Swarms
2. Regressive Future |
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| Deep
and cold echoing dronescapes woven together with hypnotic
rhythms and metal junk sounds, resulting in massive textures
of semi-organic audio lifeforms. Two tracks made exclusively
for this release in 1999 combined with two tracks created
in 1996-97 all entangle into strong and intense industrial
ambient atmospheres. Good quality tape in minimalistic transparent
cover with inserts. |
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Grey Park
All the Time in the Word |
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February
2000 |
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54 copies.
Sticker labeled clear cassette in unique hand painted
sleeve. One half of the edition comes with a different
bonus track than the other half. |
| Status: |
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1. Found
by Using
2. Nucleus / Sync Out (bonus track) |
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1. Small
Black Paris
2. I Cleared the Space
3. Steve is a Flower
4. IV12 |
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| Challenging
experimental groovescapes of lo-fi beats and hand made garage
industrial. Subliminal gibberish made into music, simultaneously
surpassing and bringing together all imaginable categories
of experimental sounds. |
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Mnem
Engrama |
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| Release
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March 2000
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| Edition: |
100 copies.
Black sleeve with glued artwork and insert, all copies
sealed with a seam of thread. |
| Status: |
Sold out
(Reissued on LP in 2007 by the Swedish label, Segerhuva) |
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1. Sphynx
2. Ausfluss |
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| Minimalistic
yet intensive experimental industrial with post-electroacoustic
undertones. Organically flowing drones and hypnotic loop sounds
of vintage analog sound processing via old reel-to-reel tape
recorders and treatments. |
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Temple of Tiermes
Psychotropic Substances |
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| Format: |
12" black 220g vinyl |
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June 2000
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| Edition: |
210 copies.
Black sleeve with hand stamped red logo and a 12-page
A5 booklet with black/white photography. |
| Status: |
Sold out
(Reissued on CD-R in 2003 by the Polish label, Soulworm
Editions) |
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1. Lamat
2. Ahau Kines |
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| Strong
conceptual soundwork by this more carnal manifestation of
Tiermes. Storming power electronics, pulsating industrial
and purely illuminating ambient spheres with the theme based
upon the morphogenetic patterns. |
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Strom.ec
Glass Cage |
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September
2000 |
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300 copies.
Full colour fold-out sleeve. |
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1. In a
Glass Cage
2. Hypnoosi |
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| Accomplished
sonic synthesis of extreme rhythmic industrial and hateful
power electronics. Abusive analog synth walls of sound and
heavy rhytmic hypnosis combined to suggestive spoken samples
and violent agitative vocals, all add up to three tracks force
feeding the listener with sheer diversity and aggression galore. |
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[minus]
Various Artists |
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| Format: |
2x C-45 cassettes |
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| Release
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February
2001 |
| Edition: |
50 copies.
Two sticker labeled white tapes in partially hand painted,
hand glued and sticker sealed box with transparent inserts. |
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| Side
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1. Niko
Skorpio: Kali Sugar |
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1. Alchemy
of the 20th Century: 1100 |
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1. Hinageshi
Bondage: Määränpäänä
ääretön
2. Hinageshi Bondage: He rakentavat kotinsa paperista |
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1. Cloama+Depther:
Sphere of Destruction |
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| Minimalistic
excursion to four different flavours of Finnish ambient industrial.
Alchemy of the 20th Century and Hinageshi Bondage
presenting ambient with a droning and industrial approach
whereas Niko Skorpio and Cloama+Depther create
more static and occasionally orchestral ambience. |
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Mnem
Sediment Thesis |
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7" black 70g vinyl |
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January
2001 |
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200 copies.
Black/white carton sleeve. |
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| Astounding
sonic voyage through pulsating layers of post-industrial waste
and electro-acoustic sediment culminating in a perfect medium
of vintage analog experimentalism and contemporary sound sculpture.
Utilising old reel-to-reel recorders and analog gadgets, Mnem
succeed brilliantly in bringing together their previously
encountered minimalistic and more harsh qualities. |
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Tiermes
210 |
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| Release
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September
2001 |
| Edition: |
210 copies.
Black/silver carton fold-out sleeve designed by Stephen
O'Malley. |
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| Side
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1. Beckman
2. Magnetic
3. Adrenalin Shifts Bodygears |
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1. Infinite
Possibilities
2. When the River Streamed by Me Both Ways
3. Open Up the Traditional Sweet Spot |
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| Second,
remastered edition of the well acclaimed vinyl release originally
released on Freak Animal Records in 1997. Conceptually
based around the idea of the ever-changing nature of organisms
and their reactions to whatever stimulus. Applying the concept
to sound, Tiermes present six pieces delving passages
between heavy guitar noise, ritual percussion, industrial
experimentation and harsh power ambient, all reaching frightening
frequencies at both extremes. |
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Kaos Ex Machina I
Various Artists |
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| Release
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September
2001 |
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290 copies.
Two sticker labeled CD-R discs in a black double-DVD
case with black/white sleeve and six inserts. |
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1. Grunt/Cloama:
Lobotomize
2. Strom.ec: Kipukynnys
3. Strom.ec: Peilikuva
4. Strom.ec: Remnant Reflection
5. Putrefier: Untitled |
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1. Temple
of Tiermes: Gtr-Universe-7
2. Dieter Müh: Leftwing Reichstag |
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| Documenting
the first Kaos Kontrol festival ever, the Kaos ex
Machina I double-CDR set contains selections of performances
done on the 3rd of June, 2000 by Strom.ec (extreme
rhythmical industrial and power electronics) and a collaboration
of Grunt and Cloama (violent noise and power
electronics), along with entire performances by Temple
of Tiermes (suggestive guitar noise manipulation) and
the British acts Putrefier (high energy harsh noise)
and Dieter Müh (massive industrial and power electronics).
All material recorded live at Kaos ex Machina I, mastered
and edited by Neuroscan.Org to ensure high quality
sound. |
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Depther
Altar State |
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January
2002 |
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150 copies.
Sticker labeled CD-R disc in slim jewel case with black/white
sleeve. |
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| Tracks: |
1. The
Shadow Gazer
2. Altar State |
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| Profound exploration
to the peripherals of sound and thought; the sounds bringing
forth bleak scapes of darkest ambient and the thoughts dwelling
deep in the roots of mysticism. Three monumental pieces of
haunting soundscapes bearing diversity and depth beyond compare,
presenting multifaceted drones spiralling in a constantly
evolving vortex of sound. This is the first full-length work
from this intriguing new Finnish sound artist, being also
a member of I.corax. In addition to the two new studio pieces,
included is a live recording from a festival held in Oulu,
Finland in May 2001. |
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Sshe Retina Stimulants
Central Node Recording |
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| Release
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January
2002 |
| Edition: |
150 copies.
Sticker labeled CD-R disc in slim jewel case with black/white
sleeve. |
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1. Eroded
Platform Microscopy
2. Cloaking Speedlink Detour
3. Commuting Escalator Anorexia |
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4. Traumatic
Delay Announcement
5. Crowded Vending Automatism
6. Prime Coffee Overdosing
7. Instant Newsagent Consumption |
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| Masterly document
of transforming the character of a cultural commodity into
sound, and via decomposition and manipulation giving it an
entirely new structure and meaning. Acoustic signatures collected
from railway stations shift into soundworks bearing the fluence
and dynamics of the sound sources, yet presenting them in
the form of harsh ambience often taking an overwhelming approach
by piercing all senses with all-engulfing frequencies. These
8 new pieces belong to the series of this Italian sonic genius
exploring field recordings, and presents by far one of his
strongest works thus far. |
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Hinageshi Bondage
Pariisi vuonna 1959 |
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January
2002 |
| Edition: |
150 copies.
Sticker labeled CD-R disc in slim jewel case with black/white
sleeve. |
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1. Lähestyminen
2. Jumala on kauneus
3. Viilto |
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4. Virvat
5. Sävyt tanssivat
6. Planeetta kuume
7. Pariisi nukkuu
8. Paine |
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| Psychedelic trip
back in time through sounds that know no boundaries. Endless
turntable recycling loops having teamed up with a galore of
electronics and instruments, all force their way through walls
of harsh distortion, just to come out as the most diverse
sonic pieces ever. Harsh electronica containing elements of
experimental noise, industrial and ambient, acting loud and
painful whenever feeling like it, calm and vibrating the next
second. Paris will never be the same again. First full-length
work from this astounding new Finnish sound sculptor, already
having a few vinyl releases under his belt. |
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Mnem
For Delta Relics |
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| Release
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January
2003 |
| Edition: |
500 copies.
Standard clear jewel case with full colour sleeve designed
by Stephen O'Malley. |
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| Tracks: |
1. Grey
Lictor
2. Insula
3. The Late Nuance |
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4. Trilemn
5. Ancylus
6. Oryfus
7. For Delta Relics |
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| Audacious
plunge into the undercurrent textures of sound overwhelming
with archaic and primal influence yet appearing unprecedented
and downright fresh in the present day. Finest sonic massives
emitting complex syntheses of post industrial, electro-acoustics
and harsh ambience; intensive layers of drones and abrasive
loops laying foundation to diverse analog sound sculptures.
Utilising old reel-to-reel recorders and analog gadgets has
given this Finnish duo an almost trademark sound, now presented
on their first full length release with highly acclaimed vinyl
releases already under their belts. |
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Reutoff
ReuTRauM II |
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| Release
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September
2003 |
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500 copies.
Full colour sleeve with lamination finish. |
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| Fifth
instalment in the seven-part series presenting various locations
in Reutov, the city of origin for this acclaimed Russian post
industrial outfit. Launching off with the ceaseless hum and
rhythm of heavy machinery grinding onwards as alarm sounds
form into hysterical choirs complementing the slowly proceeding
pounding of the machines. As an aftermath, the second piece
bears a calmer approach with pulsating drones and loops yet
retaining a profoundly ominous nature. After proving themselves
to master a wide variety of styles within the post industrial
genre, Reutoff present here a rather traditional blend
of dark ambient industrial - nonetheless remaining at least
equally strong as their previous efforts. |
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Operation Cleansweep
Deathcount |
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| Release
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September
2003 |
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500 copies.
Full colour sleeve. |
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1. Operation
Cleansweep Receiving Center
2. Deathcount |
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1. Brighter
than God
2. Novis Orbis Terrarum |
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| Extreme
hybrid of death industrial and power electronics from the
scarcely active yet already legendary German sonic terrorists.
Four pieces in the finest heavy electronics tradition; the
walls of abrasive sound abuse impenetrable, the junk metal
noises excruciating and the combination of researched spoken
samples and violent vocals adding content in order to the
entire work resulting as subversive and provocative both in
terms of the sound and the agendas behind it. With just two
full length vinyl releases behind them, Operation Cleansweep
have managed to claim themselves a cult status among power
electronics aficionados worldwide and this release will only
strengthen their position. |
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I.corax
Spectral Metabolism |
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| Release
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March 2005 |
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1000 copies.
Black/white A5 fold-out sleeve. |
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Available |
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1. Untitled
2. Untitled
3. Untitled
4. Untitled
5. Untitled |
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6. Untitled
7. Untitled
8. Untitled
9. Untitled |
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| Haunting
revelation of sonic worlds where primal elements and archaic
voices flux side by side with contemporary methods of amplifying
the relation between sound and mind to culmination. Whirling
soundscapes of organic and natural phenomena woven together
with the synthetic and manipulated; the outcome being nothing
short of utmost brilliance in the field of dark ambient and
post-industrial. After a few highly acclaimed limited CDr
works, the Finnish duo finally presents their first CD release,
undoubtedly setting out to challenge the stagnance of the
genre they master eminently. |
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Sink
The Process |
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| Label: |
Kaos Kontrol & Kult
of Nihilow |
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| Release
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April 2008 |
| Edition: |
1000 copies.
Full colour fold-out carton sleeve. |
| Status: |
Available
(LP version released by the Finnish label, Rusty Crowbar) |
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1. Weakness
(The Process)
2. Ascension
3. Deserted
4. Receiving Silence
5. Resignation |
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6. Borderzone
7. The Silence |
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is obscure and then there is Obscure. The difference is subtle,
but when you hear Sink, you know the limit between
obscure and Obscure has been surpassed. The Process
is a beast that drags you below the surface and lets you gasp
for air just enough to keep conscious and experience the horror.
Monumental wall of sound built from demented vibrations, violent
distortion, wailing feedback, reverberating clashes and almost
choral (in)human voices echoing in your mind like amplified
painful memories; and when the wall collapses, the undertow
pulls you deeper into paranoid and disturbing surroundings
filled with static drones, scorching electrical trills and
gravely impressive Obscurity that defies mental health. You
may never reach back to the surface… This is not a sludge
record. This is not a drone record. This is not an experimental
record. This is The Process. |
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Hebosagil
Colossal |
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| Release
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June 2008 |
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1000 copies.
Standard jewel case with full colour sleeve. |
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Available |
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| Tracks: |
1. Big
Sun
2. Constant Danger
3. Summoning
4. River
5. Primeval Terror |
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Colossal
is the word that is bludgeoned into your mind when Hebosagil's
debut album forces itself out of your speakers and 43 minutes
later you know you have experienced something colossal. This
five-piece from Northern Finland boldly mold their colossus
from diverse influences and elements, their approach ranging
from slow, crushing doom to violent hardcore bursts and riff-heavy
sludge, all forced through unhealthy doses of distortion and
performed with fiercely rocking energy. "Colossal"
includes 7 tracks perfectly showcasing Hebosagil's
varied and uncompromising style, but most importantly everything
has been tied together with excellent sense of songwriting
and dynamics, complemented by the crushing production.
Will cause vibrations to fans of Electric Wizard, Sourvein,
Godflesh, Autopsy, Eyehategod, Entombed
and Motörhead. |
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Hebosagil
Ura |
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| Release
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April 2011 |
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200 copies.
Professionally duplicated lilac tape with on-shell print
in full colour sleeve. |
| Status: |
Available
(CD version released by the Finnish label, Verdura Records) |
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1. Ovet
auki
2. Keskipäivän aurinko
3. Tämä mies
4. Taloni on tulessa |
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1. Vala
2. Majatalo
3. Kaikki ennallaan |
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| Just when you
thought Hebosagil had found their niche on the debut
album "Colossal", the band flips the bird at you
and deliver "Ura". Already hinted by their split
releases with Viisikko and Two Beats Off, Hebosagil
have changed their language to Finnish and smashed their chain
of distortion pedals in favour of a more organic, yet perhaps
even more violent sound. Seven songs of genre defying groove
which can go from slow dirge to filthy punk craze without
a need to rescue the band from the swamp of forced versatility
- not saying that swamp isn't already filled with useless
bands. On "Ura", you can find the driving sludge
riffs from previous releases, but also a punky noise rock
vibe nodding towards bands like Unsane and Radiopuhelimet.
Be prepared to stand on your feet for weeks after hearing
"Ura", Hebosagil are about to give you the
spanking of a lifetime! |
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Throat
Licked Inch Fur |
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| Label: |
Kaos Kontrol & At War
with False Noise & Made in Kansas &
Verdura Records |
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K\K 015 / ATWAR098 / MADE IN KANSAS
003 / VERDU-33 |
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| Release
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May 2011 |
| Edition: |
500 copies.
Full colour sleeve. |
| Status: |
Available |
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1. Stampede
2. Wake Down |
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1. Piggie
2. Poolpisser |
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"Licked Inch
Fur" is the latest four-song EP from top-notch Finnish
noise rock act Throat, and somehow it's even better
than the "Adult Situations" 7" that I wrote
about three months ago. I mentioned last time that the band
seems to draw frequent comparisons to 16, Unsane,
and Fudge Tunnel, but regardless of whether or not
I agree with that, I will say that this EP puts Throat
right up there with those highly regarded acts in terms
of overall quality level. Surging rhythms, plodding basslines,
eerie feedback, ringing dissonance, harsh vocals… it's
all here in fine form. The songwriting has an unexpectedly
dark heaviness to it as well, and that definitely pays off.
And it's all wrapped up in an excellent recording that keeps
everything sounding warm and natural – giving each
element its own breathing room in the mix. Awesome, awesome
stuff. There's absolutely no reason why fans of this particular
style shouldn't be absolutely flipping out over this band!
- Andrew/Aversionline.com
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Throat
Pee |
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| Release
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December
2011 |
| Edition: |
330 copies.
Full colour sleeve. |
| Status: |
Available |
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1. Prison
Shower |
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Hot on the heels
of their "Licked Inch Fur" 12", Throat
deliver two new songs that shouldn't disappoint people who
enjoy their watersports golden and compromising situations
naked.
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Solar Horn
Rebirth Ritual |
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| Release
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October
2011 |
| Edition: |
100 copies.
Professionally duplicated black tapes in black/white
j-card. |
| Status: |
Available |
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1. Skin
Restraint
2. Feedback Lazarus |
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1. Ejaculation
of Ugliness |
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After several years
of infrequent stages of activity, Solar Horn presents
their first own official release, previously having taken
part in Blind Date Records' Clone III compilation with a
cover version of L7's "Talk Box". Compared
to the sparse live appearances over the years, "Rebirth
Ritual" presents a less psychedelic and more violent
sound with heavy emphasis on monotonous bass riffs, endless
layers of painful feedback and wailing guitars as well as
minimalistic drums and metal junk percussion. No intention
to please or entertain, instead purely to purge negativity
from the members' system.
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Fleshpress / Throat
Split |
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| Label: |
Kaos Kontrol & Kult
of Nihilow |
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| Release
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December
2011 |
| Edition: |
330 copies.
8-page black/white booklet sleeve. |
| Status: |
Available |
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| Side
A : |
1. Fleshpress:
Untitled |
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B: |
1. Throat:
Untitled |
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Two bands that hate
you so much they made a record about it. Fleshpress
spit forth their most straight-forward sludge blast in a
long time and make you want to throw your Big Muff out of
the window and run to your mother. Throat presents
their brand of sludgey 90s influenced noise rock. No track
titles, no useless information, fuck you.
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