From solenoid Sent Wed, Feb 17th 1999, 21:51
From solenoid Sent Wed, Feb 17th 1999, 21:51
On Sun, 14 Feb 1999, Greg Earle wrote: > > > > I agree, "Too Each..." is far more musically interesting. > > *gag* *splutter* *choke* *Pepsi spew* > > <pissing contest> <unzip> zzzztt... Well, I'll point out *why* I think "Too Each..." is more musically interesting: it is the first time they released their extended latin-percussion instrumental jams. Similar to mid-80's Biting Tongues (who later became 808 State via Graham Massey - IDM content), ACR were actually fusing some more distant musical influences (not just NY electro like New Order, much as I love that stuff) and were most interesting around the time of "Knife Slits Water" (named after Roman Polanski thriller no doubt). I've got Graveyard & The Ballroom and it is definitely Joy Division-like and less intersting for it, imo, though the "hits" of course are good (Fox, Choir, All Night Party). I played acoustic drums alot when I listenned to this stuff, so I hope that gives you an idea where I'm coming from in saying JD was "less musically interesting".. I mean, I could sit down and figure out those songs (I even have Synares ;-) ) in a couple listenings, whereas "Winter Hill" (ACR) and "Knife Slits Water" have intrigued me for years... and heavily influenced my drum programming.. "To Each his own.." eh? Solenoid