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Covenant - 10-Nov-09 09:06 PM
Covenant is pretty much the only 90s EBM band still going strong today, and more importantly, still improving. Whereas most industrial acts fell prey to the cliches of the genre, Covenant has always stood a head above the rest, due in part to Eskil's unique vocal quality and the band's tendency to steer away from the commercial trance sound of their peers. They have paved their own path, nicely situated between synthpop and good ole fashioned EBM. Skyshaper, released 2006, shows just how much these guys have matured over the years and left us fans desperate for the next release. Their tours are fantastic, and their attitudes towards fan just as much so - a real stand up act and a hard one to follow.
Entheogenic - Spontaneous Illumination - 04-Nov-09 11:21 PM
Deep, lush, epic psychill from the French masters! I loved their self-titled debut, but Spontaneous Illumination is a bit more mature. I hate to say the word "highlight" because they still have a lot of creativity left in them I'm sure, but so far, this is the best collection of original tracks of theirs yet. As a great companion CD, "Dialogue of the Speakers" features some amazing remixes of these originals, most notable the Abakus and Vibrasphere remixes. Both are essential listening for the psychill fan.
Meat Puppets - Up On The Sun - 12-Sep-09 12:26 PM
To me, this is the best Meat Puppets release and the remaster quality is excellent. In 1985, The Puppets were on the top of their game, moving on from their frenetic post-punk roots and into more acoustic, detailed, melodic arrangements. The guitar work on this album is incredible. Especially on Maiden's Milk, the highlight of the album. Each track here represents the unique appeal of Meat Puppets: absurd lyrics, lazily sung... intricate riffs, expertly played... and memorable songs that stick in your head days after. Before Phish, there was Meat Puppets... the ultimate flow-of-though alt rock band.
Yello - Remaster Series - 16-Aug-09 11:09 AM
The Remaster Series by Yello is one of the all-time best remastered compilations from any artist, selling out of stock shortly after release and already a valuable collector's item. Monetary value aside, the real treasure here is the intricate attention to detail in the mastering process - a tricky thing, to say the least, considering Yello's eclectic sound sources and arrangements - and the impeccable artwork and packaging. Each CD takes you back in time with fantastic photo collages from Yello videos, live shows and promo shoots pertaining to that album. Each digipack is a joy to flip through as you're listening to wonderfully sharp, precise versions of tracks dating back as early as 30 years ago. Whether you're a collector, Yello freak, newcomer to their music or anything inbetween, this collection is a must, must have. Fortunately the individual Remaster Series CDs are a bit easier to find so pick them up whenever you see them to create your own collection.
Eat Static - Revisitation - The Singles 1993-1998 - 11-Aug-09 10:17 AM
Is Planet Dog back!? Hard to say, but I wish it was with a new release and not a compilation of old tracks. Except for the last two tracks on CD1, everything here has been released before on various albums and singles from the Planet Dog catalog. I personally wouldn't buy a compilation just for two previously unreleased tracks from the early 90s considering Eat Static has released three compilations full of early 90s tracks over the last several years. I'll pass on this one but I am bordering on excitement for the possible return of Planet Dog... let's hope there are good things ahead.
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