joshtank Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Decades/Failures "G00DBY3" LP is nearing completion and is available for listening and pre-order HERE. A new offering, and vinyl debut, from Richmond's Decades/Failures. Darkwave, coldwave, post-punk... Whatever you call it, it's eight songs of raw and urgent loner pulse. A suite of songs that followed quickly on the heels of this year's previous cassette releases; the lauded "002" full length and "February 14th" single. "GOODBY3" finds Decades/Failures restlessly evolving beyond the claustrophobic dark-synth frameworks of previous releases, creating a more minimal, airy yet tense atmosphere. The sonic palette has expanded too, the variety of synth sounds are dazzling dark jewels, and a strident guitar cuts through much of the album, with dour nods to Wire and early Cure. This is in part due to the addition of new member Alexis Ivy, whom Decades/Failures' mainstay Adam happened upon while searching out ancient electronic albums in thrift stores. And though it is said there is strength in numbers, the feeling of utter dejection and defeat that pervades this album will soak deep into the bones of listeners. Just listen to the reverb-cloaked whispers amidst the panicked rhythms of theses songs and know that all is not well. And it never will be...Co-released with Popnihil Records. Mastered at London's Medway Studios. Virgin vinyl housed in thick 24 pt full color jackets. Still available THOU "Ceremonies of Humiliation" 3xLP In addition to their highly lauded full-length ‘Heathen’, Thou has this release ‘Ceremonies Of Humiliation’, a collection of all of the band’s musical output from split releases prior to the release of their mammoth 2010 opus ‘Summit’. That means all of Thou’s contribution to their splits with Black September, Leech, Mohoram Atta, Salome and Haarp are all accounted for in this triple vinyl set. - 3x180g LPs in excellent thick reverse stock tri-fold jacket. ASID BATERI "Demo" TAPE ,,,an unhinged and abstract hardcore punk - a nod to dark Scandinavian punk, but with a backbone of brutal simplicity akin to Midwestern and DC US hardcore. Strong appeal to fans of classic bands ala Gauze, Void and Necros. The claustrophobic, dark, and brooding overtones are reminiscent of such acts as Cult Ritual and Perspex Flesh. They bought a mic from the guitar store on Friday, banged em out and returned the mic on Sunday. A good reminder that sometimes punk music works best with a sense of urgency. Members of Loma Prieta and Captive Bolt. COLD WASTE "Primitive" TAPE "A product of shared love for noisy 80's and 90's Pacific NW "punk rock" and British proto-goth. Originally aspired to be a convergence of inspirations by Big Black (perhaps the primary catalyst in the decision to use programmed drums) and Joy Division, resulted in something for a different array of listeners: fans of early The Cure, Wipers, Sonic Youth, Echo & the Bunnymen, Cocteau Twins." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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