Review / 200 Words Or Less
Ill Ease
Turn it Lose!

Ionik (2008) — Sean K.

Ill Ease – Turn it Lose! cover artwork
Ill Ease – Turn it Lose! — Ionik, 2008

One woman band that makes me think of Sonic Youth if Kim Gordon kicked Thurston Moore out of the band. I guess that would be pretty much impossible, but, anyway! Best song title on this release is "Dear Krazy." I also dig the Casio keyboard goodness on "When Suddenly, The Evil Arrives." "Le Jeux Son Fait" takes the rock quota up a notch. Interesting and experimental wavelengths from this project. Seek it out.

4.5 / 10 — Sean K. • December 21, 2008

Ill Ease – Turn it Lose! cover artwork
Ill Ease – Turn it Lose! — Ionik, 2008

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