Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Every Time I Die - Revival Mode / Typical Miracle (live)


Hmmm. While I can't help but feel underwhelmed -considering what a gem Underwater Bimbos is- I suppose the song (and video) are not without their merit. Also embedded is some live footage of another new song, Typical Miracle, which sounds OK.

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Errata - Al Dente

Cognac Al Dente cover art


Definitely shades of Mr. Bungle here, but has other very unique offerings. Best of all, Errata's EP is available free/name your price.

Spawn of Possession - Bodiless Sleeper


Another new track from the wizards of tech-death.

Plague Widow - EP



At long last, Plague Widow has finally dropped their much anticipated, debut eponymous EP. Recorded by Bob Swanson of Mayhemeness Studios (Journal, Fate/Shadow of the Colossus, Rings of Saturn, Slaughterbox), this EP should satisfy one's craving for new brutal death-grind. I found "Mabus Incarnate" particularly satisfying.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Kōenji Hyakkei - Angherr Shisspa


Artist: Koenji Hyakkei
Origin: Tokyo, Japan
Genre: Zeuhl / Avant-garde
Album: Angherr Shisspa
Release date: 2005
Tracklisting:
01. Tziidall Raszhisst
02. Rattims Friezz
03. Grahbem Jorgazz
04. Fettim Paillu
05. Quivem Vrastorr
06. Mibingvahre
07. Angherr Shisspa
08. Wammilica Iffirom

Format: 320 kbps, mp3
Download: Mediafire
Website: Facebook

I'm at a loss here. The only comparison I could draw would be Naked City, but it's still unlike most everything I've ever heard. Thanks to Incongruous Noise for turning me on to this band.

Taken from Last.fm: "Through their evolution of style, their rhythmic and formal complexity have expanded greatly, incorporating polyrhythms, asymmetrical time signatures (i.e. not all beats are the same length), as well as more complex and varied sections, often containing polyphony and counterpoint. However, through all these impressive technical feats, they have managed to keep the overall feel very simple and melodic, to the extent that most other music feels hideously normal after listening to Koenji Hyakkei."

BADBADNOTGOOD - Discography


Artist: BADBADNOTGOOD
Origin: Toronto, Canada
Genre: Jazz / Hip-Hop

Album: BADBADNOTGOOD
Format: 320 kbps, mp3
Download: Mediafire

BBNGLIVE 1 cover art

Album: BBNGLIVE1
Format: 320 kbps, mp3
Download: Mediafire

BBNG cover art

Album: BBNG
Format: 320 kbps, mp3
Download: Mediafire

BBNGSINGLE cover art

Album: BBNGSINGLE
Format: 320 kbps, mp3
Download: Deposit Files

Websites: OfficialFacebook / Bandcamp

By now I'm sure most of you are aware of the LA hip-hop collective, Odd Future, and the antics of their sprite-like leader, Tyler the Creator. If so, then you may also be aware of this jazz trio doing stellar OF covers. Once again, I've seemed to slightly deviate from the genre-focused nature of this blog, but it's good to mix it up...and hey, this could have been the Nick Drake post I had originally intended. Oh well, maybe next post, if I haven't lost all my 'cred'.

If you're a Zelda fan, be sure to check out this.

Friday, February 3, 2012

Destroyer Destroyer - Discography


Artist: Destroyer Destroyer
Origin: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (USA)
Genre: Techgrind / Mathcore

Destroyer Destroyer - The Spider-Bear Tales EP

Album: The Spider Bear Tales
Release date: 2005
Tracklisting:
01. I'm Tired Of Making You Listen And You Listen Good
02. Chainsodomy
03. 1981 - 2005
04. Why Isn't Dr. Gregory's Office Open? Because Its Sunday. No It Ain't!
05.  Don't Be Ridiculous, Doctor.


Album: The Dead Sleep Like Us For a Reason
Release date: 2006
Tracklisting:
01. Dead Weight As Far As the Eye Can See
02. Horse Drawn
03. Error
04. I'm Tired of Making You Listen and You Listen Good
05.  Chainsodomy
06. 1981 - 2005
07. Why Isn't Dr. Gregory's Office Open? Because It's Sunday. No It Ain't
08. Don't Be Ridiculous, Doctor


Album: Littered With Arrows
Release date: 2007
Tracklisting:
01. Trial
02. A Golden Technique
03. Horse-Drawn
04. Littered With Arrows
05. Off the Beaten Path
06. We've Been Had
07. Dead Weight As Far As the Eye Can See
08. Daddy Long Legs  
09. Schools Named After Presidents
10. Number Cruncher
11. The Feeling Is Mutual
12. Error

 Format: Various kbps, mp3
Download: Mediafire
Website: Myspace

If you consider yourself a fan of this music and have not yet investigated this band, now is the time to make amends. Probably one of the best acts to emerge in their genre (and easily one of my favorites), and unparalleled in rawness and heaviness, Destroyer Destroyer has accumulated an extensive following, even posthumously. High pitched vocals and polyrhythmic breakdowns are trade marks of the band, and (especially) @ :35 into "We've Been Had," you'll start to see exactly what sets this band apart from their contemporaries.

Special thanks to Jamie for approving this post.