Tracklist
| Truth Is Born Of Arguments | 5:32 | X |
| Penetration | 4:58 | X |
| I Feel Cold Inside Because Of The Things You Say | 6:05 | X |
| Saturated Love | 5:49 | X |
| When We Coincide | 5:22 | X |
| I Believe In A Love You May Never Know | 5:23 | |
| The Optimist | 7:17 | X |
| I Become Overwhelmed | 5:20 | X |
| I Am Afraid Of Who I Am | 4:17 | X |
| Inside I Am Crying | 5:24 | X |
| The Love You Cruelly Gave Me Would Not Last | 2:18 | X |
Versions
| Title, Format | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truth Is Born Of Arguments (CD) | Apollo | AMB 5940 CD | Belgium | 1995 | |
| Truth Is Born Of Arguments (2xLP) | Apollo | AMB 5940 LP | Belgium | 1995 | |
| Truth Is Born Of Arguments (CD) | Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) | SRCS 7806 | Japan | 1995 | |
| Truth Is Born Of Arguments (CD, Album) | Rough Trade Germany, Apollo, Apollo | RTD 119.3037.2, AMB 5940CD, AMB5940CD | Germany | 1995 |
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Reviews & Discussion
referencing Truth Is Born Of Arguments, CD, AMB 5940 CD
With _Truth Is Born of Arguments_, Locust takes one giant step further towards abstraction and suffuses the atmosphere with darkness and aggression rather than ambience. The title track shakes the foundation with a thundering beat, like heavy footsteps in a deep cavern, with little glitches to let you know that the sound is not human. “Penetration” slams into your ears with only Sarah peacock’s vocals to provide an outlet, while the stop-start patterns on “I Feel Cold Inside Because of the Things You Say” carry a fragmented weight. Looped glimpses of vocals reappear on “Saturated Love When We Coincide” amidst thick drums (a suggestion of Van Hoen’s work with Seefeel, perhaps), while “I May Never Know” has deliciously crunchy beats. “The Optimist” is decidedly smoother, even though it too is percussion-based, and “I Become Overwhelmed” has an almost-jazz trumpet coming through it. “The Love You Cruelly Gave Me Would Not Last” ends the album on a simple piano melody. Sad, yes, but beautiful throughout.
referencing Truth Is Born Of Arguments, 2xLP, AMB 5940 LP
I really don't find the link between the titles and the tracks, BUT this may be and very well IS irrelevant towards the quality of this piece of industrial art. If one checks the producer's site, one will listen to some available on-line tracks, and one will be blown away by the deep dark animalistic tone of these precious slices of wax. This may be a love it or hate it production, no grey zone. All tracks are very different in comparison with the other productions. When you love it, it's Love with a big 'L' When you hate it, you' re wrong ! Just joking ! Respect !
referencing Truth Is Born Of Arguments, CD, AMB 5940 CD
Without no doubt, this is THE best Locust album. The sounds and the songwriting are excellent. If you do not own it yet, do yourself a favour by adding this to your collection of electronic music. Love it Love it.
The whole album is filled with wonderful ideas and powerful sounds ,witness Mark Van Hoen at his peak.
Abslolute classic.
The whole album is filled with wonderful ideas and powerful sounds ,witness Mark Van Hoen at his peak.
Abslolute classic.
referencing Truth Is Born Of Arguments, CD, AMB 5940 CD
One of the most powerful records have owned. This was the last tough record locust made before going a bit soft. Amazing electronics and well integrated accoustics, worth checking out if your a fan of squarepusher or aphex (a noted champion of this lp).
The first 3 trax alone blow 96% of my record collection away. Just bathe in that SOUND!
The first 3 trax alone blow 96% of my record collection away. Just bathe in that SOUND!