Abstinence: Theorem
- Ramifications 3:19
- Oligarchical Deception 2:56
- Polymorphism 3:14
- Stratum 3:34
- Necessitate Naturalism 4:09
- Drowning From Impending Danger 3:50
- Data Convulsion 2:51
- Tropism 3:30
- Pu.tre.fak'shen 2:01
- S.O. T. (Sound on Tape) 4:15
- Last Cry of an Irresolute Society 3:24
- Elektrotherapy 2:54
- Space Quantized in a Magnetic Field 6:49
- Freeze Frame Prophets 4:12
- The Banished 3:19
- Scanned 5:46
The sophmore effort of the new album by Abstinence demonstrates nothing but
musical growth by the band which is unusual as most second albums tend to be a
step backwards for many bands. The same premise to developed music which modern
society does not deem as music presides through the album. The amount of guitar
work has plummeted and the effort put into creative sampling, percussion and
programming has increased tenfold. If I was forced to place a label on this
album hard core electronic experimental music might suffice. The thrash presence
is evident with the grinding percussion and thundering drums in places and the
desire to delve into new levels of electronic experimentation is obvious.
Nothing your going to find yourself dancing to any time soon but a definite
groundwork for an avenue of music little explored.
Abstinence is:
Darry Hell, Mike Roberts, John Bechdel & Raven
Contact:
Furnace Records
340 Bryant St.
3rd Floor East
San Francisco, CA 94107
Fax (415) 957-0779
E-mail:
furnace_records@raven.cybercom.com
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