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Severed Heads, "Rotund For Success"

Sunday, 13 March 2005

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The fifth full length from Australia's own Severed Heads lies somewhat comfortably on the timeline of the project's natural progression from dark industrial (Dead Eyes Opened 83) towards more accessible dance (Dead Eyes Opened 94). Released in 1989 on the Nettwerk and Volition labels, the album spawned a trio of dancefloor designed singles that by themselves warrant this reissue by the highly regarded LTM Publishing imprint, known for giving similar treatment to albums from Section 25 and 23 Skidoo.

Asmus Tietchens, "Litia"

Sunday, 13 March 2005

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This marks the fifth in Die Stadt's ongoing Tietchens reissue campaignand the last of the artist's early works to be released initially bySky Records. The sound is similar to the previous Sky discs and closestto the best of the five, Biotop and Spät Europa.

BARDO POND, "CYPHER DOCUMENTS I"

Sunday, 13 March 2005

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This is the first in a projected series collecting studio material thatappeared on singles, compilations and other formats. This first volumecompiles seven tracks that were originally available briefly as freeMP3 downloads from Bardo Pond's website.

Piano Magic, "Open Cast Heart"

Sunday, 13 March 2005

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Since their formation in 1996, the only thing that has stayed the same about Piano Magic is how much they've changed. That and Glen Johnson, the only fixture of the group, which includes a revolving door lineup of musicians who come and go like breathing over the course of the project's numerous albums, EPs, soundtracks and compilations.

aeolian string ensemble, "eclipse"

Sunday, 06 March 2005

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While the Aeolian String Ensemble might not be a household name aroundthese parts, David Kenny, the man behind the "ensemble," should berecognized from the credits of some of the fans' most favorite Current93 and Nurse With Wound releases as well as production on SPK's "InFlagrante Delicto" and the first Cyclobe record. "Espacios" opens thisthree-song release like a fog drifting into the dark night.

Eluvium, "Talk Amongst the Trees"

Sunday, 06 March 2005

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Eluvium differs from his fellow electronically-damaged guitar virtuosos(Fennesz, Remedios, et alii) by his insistence on repetition. He findsa hook and sticks with it, unapologetically and uncompromisingly. Thisisn't to say that Matthew Cooper's songs sound repetitive. There can berepetition without attaching the stigma of repetitive dreariness.

MASHA QRELLA, "UNSOLVED REMAINED"

Sunday, 06 March 2005

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Aside from her quirky, yet laid back style of songwriting andperformance, the thing that stands out on Berlin-basedsinger/songwriter Masha Qrella's second solo recording, Unsolved Remained, is the distinct care and quality put into its production. Her 2003 debut, Luck,had been recorded mostly in secret at her home with little outsidehelp.

BJ Nilsen & Stilluppsteypa, "Vikinga Brennivin"

Sunday, 06 March 2005

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This is one of the best, most expertly crafted releases I have heard inquite some time. The artist formerly known as Hazard (Nilsen) andStilluppsteypa (recently reduced to a duo of Sigtryggur B. Sigmarssonand Helgi Thorsson) combine sounds that evoke panoramic landscapes.

BJ Nilsen, "Fade to White"

Sunday, 06 March 2005

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The first thing I noticed upon picking up this disc was the cover,startling in its divergence from Touch photographer Jon Wozencroft'stypically blue-toned design. The majority of images here are gradationsupon a white scale, slow and detailed blends like the windowledge-fragment on the front, juxtaposed with the dramatic plunge intopure white of the tree silhouette on the inner sleeve.

Big Business, "Head for the Shallow"

Sunday, 06 March 2005

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At first I thought, "Great, another duo playing guitar and drums isreleasing music with the intent of resurrecting the lost heart and soulof lead-lined rock." This time around it's Jared Warren of Karp playingbass guitar and singing with drummer Coady Willis from Murder CityDevils. The most immediately obvious and awesome feature of Head for the Shallowis its neutron-thick production.