I am not sure where I came across this project, but I know this has been an act I have steadily been following. I got this tape specifically for a review and my computer is dead so I will go ahead and do this while I can.
"Eradicate" is on cassette tape format and is J's first physical release. Speaking of the actual release, the tape has red spots akin to blood that looks spattered on a black shell encased in a black norelco case. The cover shows a lofi pic of a home on fire, which I find very cool. Also, the tape comes with a piece of paper that allows the listener to contact the man behind this compelling noise project.
Side B is "Our Eradication" starts of really slow and atmospheric. The wall of sound literally sounds like a wind tunnel, which comes off very peaceful to me. Soon enough there are different wavelengths going up and down. Hints of static breathes its way into the mix that gives me goosebumps. I believe I am hearing some low end synths. I could be wrong. They overall sound goes from wind tunnel to waves splashing (almost said crashing). What I like about this track is every sound that sinks into the mix comes in and out as if the pieces are taking turns while going along with each other if that makes sense. I also like how steady the static is. This is not loud and in your face and not at all harsh to me. I like it.
Side A is "Cadaver King". This begins with creepy sound clip until you are blasted with an astoundingly harsh track. Based on the textures, there appears to be many layers and can be noticed if listening carefully. I wonder what is actually under all of the noise. This track may be more prominent, but I feel has a lot less going in than its predecessor.
I like this tape because it looks great for a debut release and the noise made is already on par with many established acts. Not only will I be looking forward to more from this project, I am happy to announce of a collab I will be doing with this project under my wall noise project. Expect some dynamic noise.
Im unsure if there are any copies left (/50), but you can contact Mr. Perez at fleshvomit760@gmail.com and can hear more material at www.fleshvomit.bandcamp.com.
Too lazy to put sides in order. I reviewed the tape as it was. Enjoy.
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Friday, November 7, 2014
Jock Club / Søren split
My first recollection of the label Ascetic House was seeing Marshstepper for the first time. Little did I know that the project stated just now would be pretty much odd man out so to speak.
Jock Club and Soren are both similar projects playing very catchy house and techno-esc music. I purchased this at Austin's End Of An Ear (wonder of they still have that Blood Axis record..) before going to a fest. I actually put one of my Funeral Parlor tapes in its place and think Matt (Aunts Analog) nabbed it.
Anyways, I do enjoy both projects, but do not remember much from this tape in particular and both sides are 21 minutes each.
The physical release is on a black tape wrapped in weird paper with simplistic artwork the label seems to do a lot.
Side A begins with Jock Club. A very interesting name. The tape begins with simplistic bass kicks and high hats similar to a club beat. More sounds drop in from a synth with a lot of reverb. One can feel the fog rolling in and their buzz from their last drink. More progressions sink in and out perfectly throughout this side keep the listener interested and wanting to nod to the beat. There appears to be more than one track listening to this a second time but no track listings. Another one comes and another one goes. Listening to this with the lights off and with sunglasses on along with a nice subwoofer will make this side a memorable one. One thing in particular about this side I like is how cold everything sounds without coming off as a coldwave revivalist. This is very refreshing indeed.
Soren finishes side B off and I have been following the project almost as much as the A side project. One thing the listener will notice is how massive the tracks from Soren are. There are tons of different progressions and build ups to make your heart race like crazy. What I like about this side is the ever constant beats but the sounds are lushly sequenced together. You can hear a lot of analog synths on this side.
This tape suits its purpose very well. Making your neck hurt from nodding to the beat. The only intermission you have is to flip the cassette over. I recommend this to anyone for the love of dance music. These guys do it well.
You can buy a copy directly from me at http://www.discogs.com/buy/Cassette/Jock-Club-Søren-Split/196231437 because as much as I love reviewing physical copies, I must make some extra money for the holidays.
Time for work. Hope all is well.
Jock Club and Soren are both similar projects playing very catchy house and techno-esc music. I purchased this at Austin's End Of An Ear (wonder of they still have that Blood Axis record..) before going to a fest. I actually put one of my Funeral Parlor tapes in its place and think Matt (Aunts Analog) nabbed it.
Anyways, I do enjoy both projects, but do not remember much from this tape in particular and both sides are 21 minutes each.
The physical release is on a black tape wrapped in weird paper with simplistic artwork the label seems to do a lot.
Side A begins with Jock Club. A very interesting name. The tape begins with simplistic bass kicks and high hats similar to a club beat. More sounds drop in from a synth with a lot of reverb. One can feel the fog rolling in and their buzz from their last drink. More progressions sink in and out perfectly throughout this side keep the listener interested and wanting to nod to the beat. There appears to be more than one track listening to this a second time but no track listings. Another one comes and another one goes. Listening to this with the lights off and with sunglasses on along with a nice subwoofer will make this side a memorable one. One thing in particular about this side I like is how cold everything sounds without coming off as a coldwave revivalist. This is very refreshing indeed.
Soren finishes side B off and I have been following the project almost as much as the A side project. One thing the listener will notice is how massive the tracks from Soren are. There are tons of different progressions and build ups to make your heart race like crazy. What I like about this side is the ever constant beats but the sounds are lushly sequenced together. You can hear a lot of analog synths on this side.
This tape suits its purpose very well. Making your neck hurt from nodding to the beat. The only intermission you have is to flip the cassette over. I recommend this to anyone for the love of dance music. These guys do it well.
You can buy a copy directly from me at http://www.discogs.com/buy/Cassette/Jock-Club-Søren-Split/196231437 because as much as I love reviewing physical copies, I must make some extra money for the holidays.
Time for work. Hope all is well.
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Occult Perversions Southern Tour 2014 tape
This tour tape I received from Jeff of Distorted Visions on his (Fecal Dam) tour with Aqua-Eroticum and Black Pillar. Ive listened to the Cdr version plenty of times in my car, but decided to review the tape since I have it on me right now.
The tape is a clear shell with a black case and had a jcard with the projects and their track titles. Lets see how this sounds with tape hiss.
The tape begins with Aqua-Eroticum, and power electronics project I previously reviewed in support of this tour. The track fades in with "I Dont Listen, I just Stare" and is some of the most solid material from this project. Very memorable and the vocals are high in the mix (higher than normal which is neat). The track gets louder and louder as well.
"Fucked By Drugs, Fucked By Disease" is the second/final track of this project and bursts inside your ear canals as soon as it starts along with heavy static. Definitely one of this project's more harsh and dense tracks.
Black Pillar, a death industrial (i believe), is next and is my first listen from this project. "Ritual Insufflation" begins with synths the drums blow up in your face in a mechanical fashion. Honestly, my favorite track on this release. Vocals can be heard faintly as well (may be due to the tape format). I really like how the track begins and ends the same.
"Ritual Fucking" is the last track of this project and starts off side B. This track is has thick-murky synths right from the get go with sporadic sparks of static. I believe I hear vocals, but could be wrong. There is a lot going on in the track, but is much less dynamic that its predecessor. I am going to keep my eye on this project for sure.
The last project is Fecal Dam and is straight harsh noise and its loud as fuck. The track "Milkshake Party" begins with a bit of static, until you are bombarded with heavy (for a lack of better words) and blistering noise. There is so much going on, but doesn't sound like an improvisation that many tend to do. Everything falls into place like the pieces were meant to mesh/collide into each other.
"Morning Sickness" is not only the last track for the project, but ends the tape as well. This track begins with soft static that reminds of of a waterfall. This track is not as IN YOUR FACE and the previous one, but still noteworthy as this relies heavily on atmosphere and shows, to me, that this isn't some random "pedal pusher". Again, everything from beginning to end seems rehearsed and that is what I am enjoying the most out of it.
I love this tape mainly for nostalgic purposes as there seemed to be something wrong with 2/3rds of the dubbing, but that is just how tape dubbing works sometimes as Ive had similar issues myself.
With that being said, I love every track on this tape and have heard this on two different mediums.
Another perk of this is the positioning of the tracks. Listening all the way through, the tape gets louder and louder and more involving with each track.
Definitely recommend multiple listens and hope to see these guys again. Go midwest.
You can actually purchase/listen here: https://distortedvisions.bandcamp.com/album/occult-perversions-southern-tour-2014
The tape is a clear shell with a black case and had a jcard with the projects and their track titles. Lets see how this sounds with tape hiss.
The tape begins with Aqua-Eroticum, and power electronics project I previously reviewed in support of this tour. The track fades in with "I Dont Listen, I just Stare" and is some of the most solid material from this project. Very memorable and the vocals are high in the mix (higher than normal which is neat). The track gets louder and louder as well.
"Fucked By Drugs, Fucked By Disease" is the second/final track of this project and bursts inside your ear canals as soon as it starts along with heavy static. Definitely one of this project's more harsh and dense tracks.
Black Pillar, a death industrial (i believe), is next and is my first listen from this project. "Ritual Insufflation" begins with synths the drums blow up in your face in a mechanical fashion. Honestly, my favorite track on this release. Vocals can be heard faintly as well (may be due to the tape format). I really like how the track begins and ends the same.
"Ritual Fucking" is the last track of this project and starts off side B. This track is has thick-murky synths right from the get go with sporadic sparks of static. I believe I hear vocals, but could be wrong. There is a lot going on in the track, but is much less dynamic that its predecessor. I am going to keep my eye on this project for sure.
The last project is Fecal Dam and is straight harsh noise and its loud as fuck. The track "Milkshake Party" begins with a bit of static, until you are bombarded with heavy (for a lack of better words) and blistering noise. There is so much going on, but doesn't sound like an improvisation that many tend to do. Everything falls into place like the pieces were meant to mesh/collide into each other.
"Morning Sickness" is not only the last track for the project, but ends the tape as well. This track begins with soft static that reminds of of a waterfall. This track is not as IN YOUR FACE and the previous one, but still noteworthy as this relies heavily on atmosphere and shows, to me, that this isn't some random "pedal pusher". Again, everything from beginning to end seems rehearsed and that is what I am enjoying the most out of it.
I love this tape mainly for nostalgic purposes as there seemed to be something wrong with 2/3rds of the dubbing, but that is just how tape dubbing works sometimes as Ive had similar issues myself.
With that being said, I love every track on this tape and have heard this on two different mediums.
Another perk of this is the positioning of the tracks. Listening all the way through, the tape gets louder and louder and more involving with each track.
Definitely recommend multiple listens and hope to see these guys again. Go midwest.
You can actually purchase/listen here: https://distortedvisions.bandcamp.com/album/occult-perversions-southern-tour-2014
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