P*A*L: M@rix
- Metrum v1.2
- Unwanted
- Cyber Junkyard
- T.A.E.
- E-Mass
- Hybcollab 3
- Germanized Industry
- Whomp That Sucker! (live)
- Purge
- Wasteland
Christian Pallentin returns with his second full length record that is,
perhaps, the most electronically influenced to date. Once again, the album is
free from lyrical content, yet just enough vocal samples to satiate those
hungry for dialogue. M@rix is also the most cohesive album with tracks that
flow together in a pleasing manner, from more upbeat tracks towards slower,
more experimental pieces. Yet, the album still fits well within the mold of the
Power Noise movement, regardless of the massive tempo differences between the
swiftness of 'Metrum v1.2' and the drawl of 'Wasteland'. M@rix also contains a
very well produced live track: 'Whomp That Sucker', with analogue bleeps and
warbles. There is even a P*A*L / Hybryds collaboration, aptly titled,
'Hybcollab 3' which is the noiseest and most chaotic track on the album. P*A*L
has definitely grown a great deal since the release of "Signum" in 1995, yet
fans of his previous work should still enjoy the caustic brilliance of his
compositions.
P*A*L is: Christian Pallentin
Contact:
Ant-Zen Records
Lessingstr 7A
93049 Regensburg
Germany
E-mail: s.alt@regensburg.netsurf.de
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