Various Artists: Autonomous Parts of Severed Insects
- Pulsar - Aeternus Flatus
- traigfoltz - Year of the Rat
- Sworn 64 - Tick-Tock
- Diode - Galvanization (Grey Matter Mix)
- Desar - The Bride
- Wilt - Kiss
- Collett & Phil - Aphrodite
- DJ Batman - Braindancing
- traigfoltz - Master Control
- Urlaut - Op.4 N.1
- Urlaut - Tvdo Govno
- Allen Dikkers & Eric Groop - Spacial Flourish
- 162 - Requiem
- Fragmented - Blur The Line
- Allen Dikkers - Mora
Autonomous Parts of Severed Insects stands in complete dichotomy from previous
Arts Industria compilations. While all of the other compilations have been
almost pure electro driven, this release wanders all over the musical horizon.
A large part of this is probably due to fact that unlike on other AI release,
this release was put together by John Prassas of 162 and Void Records instead
of Ken Holewczynski, the owner of the label. However, instead of being a
negative aspect to this release, it in fact gives a very fresh outlook to an
almost formula record label. What stands out most about the artists present on
this release is their diversity. Mere moments apart on the CD are lush ambient
soundscapes and thumping techno basslines, or experimental landscapes
punctuated by female vocals ticking seconds away from the socialist rhythms and
concise basslines of a standard electro act. The two stand out pieces on this
compilation are the 29 Died side project Sworn 64, and Diode. While the first
track builds both it's title and central rhythm around the reliable tick of a
clock, the second draws heavily from Laibach and Clock DVA to develop it's
framework. Neither goes overboard into the realm of cliche and each retains
it's own sense of individuality and fresh mindsets. Listeners should be warned
that if they are expecting the standard electro fair of the usual Arts
Industria release to look elsewhere, instead this compilation caters to those
with a more open mind and broader musical tastes.
Contact:
Arts Industria
23784 SR 2
South Bend, IN 46619
E-mail: info@artsindustria.com
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