Daughters
Canada Songs
Robotic Empire (2003)
Chances are you're not going to like this record. Chances are you've never heard of grindcore and if you did hear it you would say something to the effect of "this is noise." Ignoring probability let's suppose that you, the reader, likes music that is loud. Perhaps you even like music that is filled with blast beats and screaming. And as far fetched as it is, the idea of a band trying something new isn't necessarily "artsy" and for "fraggles". Any comparisons you've heard to The Locust I suggest ignoring. While both bands do play at very fast speeds and the vocals are done very harshly, the music itself is very different. The guitar players found chords that sound very eerie and slightly off. They aren't quite melodic, but they aren't random sounding. They will hold these and start playing them up and down the neck at weird speeds creating a sound that at times sounds like a deflating balloon or a soundtrack to an exponential graph. Sometimes they will begin playing at hyper speeds in a very technical manner, while other times it almost sounds like a breakdown engorged in horse tranquilizers that last no longer than seven seconds. … Read more
Spiritualized
Amazing Grace
Sanctuary (2003)
J Spaceman's life seems to be a never-ending spiral of hard drugs and failed romances, if his records are to … Read more
Bright Calm Blue
Direct Approach for Casual Conversation
Level Plane (2003)
It was bound to happen sooner or later. I've come across a band that doesn't really sway me one way … Read more
Melt Banana
Cell Scape
A-Zap (2003)
You know Melt Banana, right? Their guitarist has SARS. Doesn't ring a bell? They're arguably the best Japan has to … Read more
