Instrumental albums are pretty dull. They usually consist of endless 'twiddly twiddly' guitar solos, followed by a keyboard solo followed by another guitar solo. And each track lasts about 20 minutes. Dull. Just listen to a 'Yes' album.
So just be thankful that people like Brandon Duncan aka Sterilizer exist. The debut album 'Sterilizer' is brutal,intense. It grabs hold like a rottweiler, shakes you violently from side to side for 25 minutes then spits you out, but wanting more of the same. A lot more.
Thumping drums, abrasive riffs and a great use of samples all go to make this a great record. Head over to the website Expiring Sun for more info. Can't wait for the follow up.
...when you're having a rummage through things. Back in the 90's, I spent a few years in Japan. I saw a number of bands while I was there - the Massive Attack all night show in Shinjuku (新宿）will always be remembered as a damn good night, and Mark Stewart and the Mafia for being so loud I couldn't hear for what seemed like weeks afterwards.Then there was Lee 'Scratch' Perry..... Anyway, I just found this..
1992 - Nakano Sun Plaza (中野 サンプラザホール） - Nirvana. I think I'd been in Japan for about 3 months. One of my work colleagues lent me 'Nevermind' and asked if I'd like to go and see them. One of the best decisions I've ever made. I don't remember too much about the show, but I do remember them trashing the stage after about an hour and disappearing. I believe there's an audience recording of the show floating about on the interweb somewhere.Here's some Nirvana...
I know all this Xmas nonsense can really be a pain in the arse but the thought of people being homeless and sleeping rough right now is sobering to say the least. The good people at Failure By Design records have released a compilation of wonderful music to purchase and all the proceeds go to Crisis - so that less people end up on the streets this Xmas. You can get the compilation here. Great music and good cause. What's not to like?
At this time of year, every time I step outside my house I have to endure endless Xmas songs and carols. It doesn't matter where I go - they are always there, along with the shop staff wearing Santa hats and tinsel around their necks. And then there's the office party.Please - these people are not my friends.I do not wish to go drinking and eating with them.January cannot come too soon.
As an antidote to the endless Xmas drivel and carols/devotional stuff, here's some Breaking Point
Monstorous album. If this doesn't get you bouncing off the walls, then nothing will.Do the boys a favour - listen.Buy.Share. Baah humbug....
Black Friday is a recent introduction to the UK and, I believewas introduced by Amazon. The sight of people fighting over what they perceived to be bargains probably shouldn't shock or amaze I suppose,given the horrible materialistic state of the society we are part of. Anyway, if you want a really good Black Friday deal that doesn't involve getting into a fight, get yourself over to Count Your Lucky StarsRecordswhere you can get 20% off goods from the web store or even download a whole load of jolly good music for free (or pay them what you can).
