Re: (idm) re: recent acquisitions (sun electric)

From Ernesto Ikerd
Sent Mon, Apr 19th 1999, 16:32

>a change of style is right! "present" was one of my favorite idm 
>albums of 1996, and i can honestly say that "via nostra" SUCKS. the 
>first to track are all right, but the rest of the album is a huge 
>disappointment! one track is the most pathetic attempt at dub i'v ever 
>heard. basically, the flaws of this album are: the 
>melodies/songwriting are weak and the production/soundz are cheasy.
>let's hope s.u. get back on track for the next lp

I wouldnt say it sucked, but it did kick me in the gut the first time I 
heard it.. As a hardcore SE fan it took a few listens to get the 
breathing going again, and while I still dont think its brilliant 
I.....'accept' it.. :)

Now I know how the metalheads felt when Metallica cut their hair...

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