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

From martin wood
Sent Mon, Apr 19th 1999, 16:55


Ernesto Ikerd wrote:

> >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...
>

yeah...the seeds were sown before that though (sorry to digress)....bob
rock killed metallica...