Kluster 1970 - 1971

I so wanted to like this more than i actually did. If anything i would say that has put into the context the place of avant garde music and more specifically drone music. Nothing any of the drone bands these days are doing anything remotely new. This was made in 1970 and is completely bizarre and difficult to listen to. Kluster is the band that was there right at the start of the Krautrock movement, these guys were sitting there next to Kratwerk being inspired my the music concrete experiments in the 50s. Kluster evolved to being Cluster as there later incarnation when Conrad Schnitzler was kicked out of the band in 1971 and Brian Eno joied in 1975. Rodelius and Moebies both then went on to form and be apart of some of the leading Krautrock bands of there day(Harmonia, Cluster and Moebious and Plank to name a few ).

These Kluster cds are more experiments in Sound and technique than in actual music. To the untrained ear it could be perceived as noise. I was ultimately disappointed with this record as i had such high hopes in particular for Rodelius and Moebious who were the nucleus of harmonia who made such classic records as Deluxe and Musik von Harmonia. let me put it this was 3 albums, 6 Tracks and not much melody in sight. I am probably sounding like i didt like it that much but i do enjoy curiosity pieces. I mean i am the sucker who bought Mort Garsons 'Wozard of Iz' Last week, ridiculous but i will get to that later. If you are interested in the origins of Krautrock check this out but if it is not your scene stay well away.

Peace
Nathan

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Mew - No more Stories......

Let me just start of by saying that i am a big fan of this band. I loved And The Glass Handed Kites, It had this dark texture to it that really responded to and the follow up album does not disappoint. I have read on several occasions that the band had intentionally tried to make a more upbeat record that didn't sound so down. I don't really hear that on this record. Maybe if i sat down with the Lyric sheet i would understand what the lead singer was trying to tell me but to be honest with you i don't really care all that much about that shit. One thing that has to be said is that this is a great sounding modern rock record that lives up to whatever expectations you may of had. If you had never heard of this band i would recommend you start with this record and then go backwards through there catalogue. The album opens up with a bang with the lead single taking everyone by surprise with its choppy guitars 'Introducing Palace Prayers' also i would say ' Repeaterbeater' and ' Cartoons and Macrame Wounds' are highlights for me. Listen to this band if you like danish rock (Kashmir) or dark indie pop.

Peace,
Nathan

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http://www.myspace.com/mew

Welcome

Hello Everyone,

I thought as a distraction from my obsessive CD buying which now currently stands at a 3 to 4 Cd's a week i couldn't help but think it may be healthy to start a blog which discusses and reviews music and pushes it out into the world for open discussion. I will try to write a little something about everything i buy, this may or may not also include TV shows i am watching, films i am seeing or books that i am very occasionally reading. Please keep in mind though that this will predominately be a music source. The problem i am facing is the fact that my tastes have always been a little peculiar and my drive to discover and learn about music is very driven. I would almost consider myself borderline OCD when it comes to this. I had played in several bands all around Sydney for many years and consider myself to be extremely open minded. Music to me is not just a random listen to me it is a constant journey that never stops. You will finds reviews and opinions on Electronica, Krautrock, Metal, Indie Rock, Funk, Hip Hop, Avant Garde, Old School etc... Please also feel free for suggestions and thoughts on either what i should be listening to or your opinion on what i am currently listening to.

Peace,
Nathan