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May the Fourth brought four exciting new podcast episodes!

Episode 689 features music from Chris Corsano, Sarah Hennies (performed by ensemble 0), Melt-Banana, Kristen Gallerneaux, Carlos Giffoni, Zola Jesus, Naemi (with Zoe Darsee), Pollution Opera, Weston Olencki (feat. Jules Reidy), and Drumloop.

Episode 690 has Mahogany, Susanna, Caribou, Fennesz, Simon Fisher Turner, Windy & Carl, HTRK (remixed by Loraine James), France Jobin, Explosions in the Sky, and Limpe Fuchs.

Episode 691 features Louis Carnell & Laraaji, Sunburned Hand of the Man, JARR (Jon Attwood (yellow6) and Ray Robinson (Wodwo)), SUN (Andi Haberl), Richard Chartier, thisquietarmy, Zeena Parkins, Earth, Akira Kosemura & Lawrence English, and Edward Ka-Spel.

And Episode 692 has Angelyne, KÁRYYN (remixed by HAAi), MXLX, Esplendor Geométrico, Spoonfed Hybrid, Kristin Hersh, Moon Diagrams, Bitter Wish, Seabuckthorn, Danny Paul Grody Duo, The Green Kingdom, and Gabbarein.

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LAUB, "INTUITION"

Sunday, 02 January 2000

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Not just your regular remix album. This one kicks major booty withtracks from previous Laub CDs that have been reworked by folks likePole, Schneider TM and Coldcut.

FANTASTIC PLASTIC MACHINE, "INTERNATIONAL STANDARD EP" US

Sunday, 02 January 2000

Staff

Music

What is it with theJapanese and their interest in releasing different music in differentcountries? More annoying than them goddamned European two parts, thisremix EP has three different versions, three different tracklistings,yet one's released in Japan, one in Europe and one in North America.

"THE REPERCUSSIONS OF ANGELIC BEHAVIOR"

Sunday, 02 January 2000

Mark Weddle

Music

Bill Rieflin (Ministry, the Revolting Cocks, KMFDM, SWANS, NIN, etc),Robert Fripp and Trey Gunn (King Crimson) first pooled their impressivetalents on Rieflin's debut solo album from earlier this year, "Birth ofa Giant", also on First World Records. "The Repercussions of AngelicBehavior" is 53 minutes of instrumental improvisations from the samesessions. Whereas the majority of the tracks on "BoaG" were wellcrafted experimental pop songs, the 10 untitled tracks found here arelittle more than self indulgent, masturbatory jamming ... unfocused,leftover session fodder better left in the vaults. The music rangesfrom laid back ambient atmospheres, courtesy of Fripp and Gunn's uniqueguitar tones, to rapid-fire and somewhat random, headache inducingguitar/drum/bass noise blasts. There's a lot of talent in the room butto my ears there's a serious lack of soul. I'm sure the prog rock /acid jazz crowds would be able to find whatever it is they find in thissort of stuff ... but it does nothing for me. Save for three of thelonger (7+ minute) tracks of the more ambient nature, "Repercussions.."is really disappointing. "Birth of a Giant" makes much better use ofthe talents of Rieflin, Fripp and Gunn (and several others) and remainsone of my favorite new albums of 1999. Get it instead ... - Mark Weddle

THOMAS FEHLMANN "ONE TO THREE. OVERFLOW"

Sunday, 02 January 2000

Mark Weddle

Music

Fehlmann is an electronicmusician with 20 years experience as a member of Palais Schaumburg andthe Orb, producer/mixer for Sun Electric, and as a solo artist andre-mixer.

BEST BOY ELECTRIC, "SONGS OF LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE"

Sunday, 02 January 2000

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Sometimes it gets quitedifficult to describe something without using comparisons to othersbefore them. While I really enjoy this, the charming and honest debutfull-lengther from Best Boy Electric, the slow and melodic musiccombined with the hesitant vocals screams of influence of Galaxie 500,Bedhead and of course, Low.

AUBE, "SHADE-AWAY"

Sunday, 02 January 2000

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Packaged in a flimsybaggy with a black and white book of artwork, Art-IC Culture in Swedenbrings this Aube release, constructed using only glass as the soundsource.

The Notwist, "Shrink"

Saturday, 20 November 1999

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My pick of the week is the fourth album by this German group, released in 1998. Notwist is allegedly an offshoot from the Tied and Tickled Trio, a jazz rock influenced group who can be found on more remixes than original product, including the Aerial M remix album "Post-Global Music".

To Rococo Rot, "The Amateur View"

Thursday, 01 July 1999

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Just when you think Mute USA dropped the ball and turned their back on music in general (re: the exodus of classics such as Einsturzende Neubauten, Diamanda Galas and Nick Cave from the US label) they shock us all and strike a deal.

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Mute US has entered a new market with German post-kraut-rock releases now due from To Rococo Rot, Kriedler and Schneider TM. "The Amateur View" is To Rococo Rot's first full-length release in the USA - preceeding this was the EP release on now defunct label Emperor Jones/Trance Syndicate as well as a couple European-only releases on City Slang and Kitty-Yo. To Rococo Rot take their music seriously and produce professionally with an audibly perfectionistic touch - a gentle yet appropriate blend of drum machines and live drums, sequenced and performed keyboards, samples and live bass. The tunes are pleasant, the tempo moves well throughout the entire disc, the sounce are slick and polished, there's nothing sloppy here. Don't let the title fool you, this album is anything but amateurish.

COH, "Enter Tinnitus"

Saturday, 30 January 1999

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I must admit I didn't know what to expect when hearing this, but I'm pleasantly surprised. This is the first (to my knowledge) first full-length official release from Russian sound engineer, Ivan Pavlov. Ivan is definately showing influences of a cross between Panasonic and Ryoji Ikeda, but it is definately his own. A pleasant surprise on this is the human element that has become so withdrawn from other music in this genre, his baby daughter Sasha appears on one of the tracks. I know it's nothing new, but it's something that fits well.

Laswell / Harris / Bernocchi - Veve

Saturday, 30 January 1999

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The second collaboration between these three, and what a fine disc it is. Low bass dub influenced music, the Mick Harris signature drum loops, and special effects by Eraldo Bernocchi. While Laswell and Harris have been mass producing music lately in the droves, the right combination always has a possibility of yielding a stellar product. Listen to this one loud.