(idm) MoM knows best

From Michael Stein
Sent Thu, Aug 6th 1998, 18:39

There's been some talk/confusion about Mouse on Mars recently, just
thought I'd try to add some help:

MoM - INSTRUMENTALS (Sonig 01)  Ltd. LP that mostly compiles
instrumental trax that appeared on other compilations on Sub Rosa, Mille
Plateaux etc.  Although it is a compilation, a very solid and cohesive
work.  Shows very much how the duo has matured.  My fave LP bei die
Maus.

MoM - GLAM (Sonig 03)  Ltd. LP that is the soundtrack to a never
finished movie starring Tony Danza.  This was supposedly recorded a few
years ago, dis ain't new.  Another solid work.  Features "Glim" which
was on the "Twift" EP.  (Also notable that both AFX and MoM have a track
called "Flim.")

Lithops - UNI UMIT (Sonig 04)  Ltd LP by Jan.  Shows the freakier
bleepier side of MoM that often has Oval/Microstoria-ish moments.  Very
good though, alot more melodic than Microstoria.  This is now on CD in
the States with some extra trax.  I also now available on CD in Japan in
some special packaging.

Lithops - DIDOT (Eat Raw) Another LP, don't have this one, but it's on
thick wax :)

Lithops - "Tubino See Through" (Static Caravan 01)  Ltd 7" by Jan,
Lance's review on this was very accurate.  Alot more like "Vulvaland",
incredible release.  Harder, more acidic than usual.  Nice packaging
too.

There are more Lithops 7"s available (see their latest KATALOG), also
there's a Lithops 12" on (Eat Raw) called "Wackler."  As for Pluramon
and Schlammpeitziger.  These are pals of MoM that Jan & Andi help out
with (part of that Koeln klique), but these are separate groups on their
own.

-Mike