Babyland: Outlive Your Enemies
- Omaha
- Youth Choker
- Hillhurst
- Safe Equals No Sound
- Wrong Nominee
- Test Pilot
- Creeping Up
- Sophomore
- The Issuing Line
- Mini Mall
- Five Fingers
- Dyn-o-Mite!
- Fucked Equipment
- 01
- It Never Ends
Babyland return after a several year hiatus and a label switch with their
fourth album "Outlive Your Enemies" which sums up their musical existence
rather succinctly. If you have never heard of Mattress Records, don't worry, it
is Babyland's own label. Frustrated with poor distribution the Los Angeles
based duo decided to try their hand at releasing and promoting their own music.
Musically the album is a diverse collection of tracks utilizing all of the
elements of their back catalogue as well as new concepts and ideas. The most
startling track on the album and the bands favorite is 'Sophomore'. Dan
actually sings instead of yelling and Smith's composition contains real melody.
For those of you wanting the usual percussive based Babyland tracks, 'Test
Pilot', 'Mini Mall' and 'Fucked Equipment' will sate your needs. Just don't be
surprised when you hear the Drum'n'Bass lead-in to 'Safe Equals No Sound' or
the subdued mood of 'The Issuing Line'. Babyland expands their musical
repertoire and incorporates new musical theories to avoid sounding stagnant.
Babyland is:
Smith - Percussion & Noise
Dan Gatto - Electronics & Voice
Contact:
Mattress Records
P.O. Box 41349
Los Angeles, CA 90041
E-mail: smith568@earthlink.net
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