Pygmy Children: Deconstruct
- Never
- Torn
- Intensity
- Collapser
- Recoil
- Unilateral Dischord
- Tension
- R6
- Deconstruct
This is a definite improvement over this bands first release. This album is
more aggressive, yet at the same time it is very catchy and it is very
effective and pulling the listener in and refusing to let go. They seem to have
a better grasp on how to effectively combine many elements into a song while
still maintaining a cohesiveness to each song. They also consistently add new
sounds or change tempos throughout each song, which eventually causes the
listener to be oblivious to anything else but the song itself. Also, more of
the songs stick in your head over time, such as the first track Never with its
aggressive, warbled vocals and the inclusion of a computerized whistle that
brings back fond memories of old Finitribe. They also include a lot of
interesting and strong percussive elements in many songs. They have moved away
somewhat from their FLA comparisons musically and created their own sound, but
there is still that influence in many of their songs. The vocals seem to have
more of an identity than on their first release, but they still take some time
to get used to because they seem weak in some songs. However, the vocals on the
track 'Collapser' are very emotional, giving the impression of someone on the
verge of tears or close to a nervous breakdown. The track 'Unilateral Discord'
is an incredible song that has a mutated jazzy feel to it and contains some
unique notes that sound like cow bells. This track also includes some
heart-attack speed synths, some incredible booming and distorted sounds coming
into the song and tight, quick percussive programming. The last track
'Deconstruct' is a beautiful, but heavy song with its combination of simple
orchestra sounds from the keyboard and the thick percussive programming that
never lets up. I enjoyed this track so much that is seemed much too short.
(Kevin Congdon)
Pygmy Children are:
Brian Roper
Pete Roper
Contact:
Cleopatra Records
8726 S. Sepulveda Blvd D-82
Los Angeles, CA 90045
E-mail: cleopatra@tunanet.com
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