Just got a chance to hear two new Suction label
releases - the new Solvent album called "Solvently
One Listens" as well as the new Suction compilation
called "Assorted Pieces."
Here are all the relavent infos for you:
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. Slovent: solvently one listens cd (Suction 006)
Tracks:
1. solvently one listsens
2. black turtleneck
3. hello pop
4. monkey rope
5. leeches
6. duckie
7. tape recorder
8. ten cent teeth
9. well you needn't
10. ernok
11. old tin
12. wig $1.00
13. basildon
Press release info:
"solvently one listens" is the second full-lenght release
from suction records' recording artist and co-proprietor
Jason Amm, aka solvent. Combining alternatively buoyant
and subdued rhythms with rich engaging, and touching
melodies, solvent's brand of electronic listening music is
refreshingly simple, direct, honest, and inviting.
"solvently one listens" was described by urban sound
as "the aural approximation of a reassuring hug," and
tracks like "hello pop". "well you needn't", and "duckie"
combine the divergent emotional fibers of elation and
sadness, joy and disconsolation - embracing both as
inevitable, often complementary aspects of life. Mean-
while, "tape recorder", "solvently one listens", and
the inspiring closers, "basildon", are unassuming and
playful - tunes a child might hum in between sandcastles
and swingsets.
solvent freely admits to the influence of techno-pop -
depeche mode, soft cell and yazoo included - but these
are only starting points. "solvently one listens" comes
off as techno-pop's faithful progeny and local next step,
combining ageless musical impulses with forgotten
technologies. The result is music of singular voice and
vision. In a better world, you'd hear solvent on the radio.
But for now, please listen "solvently," and enjoy.
Solvent's Solvently one listens cd will be out the first
week in November 1999. This release will also be
available as a double 12" LP at the end of November
1999 with a special printed metallic sleeve and extra
goodies.
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. Assorted Pieces compilation 10" (Suction 007)
Tracks:
1. Lowfish: igloo mux
2. Pluxus: ers majestät
3. Tinfoil Teakettle: 1982 for you
4. Brioche Kretzal: hi/by/why?
5. ?
Press release info:
"ASSORTED PIECES" is a new 10" compilation of
electronic music from Canada's SUCTION RECORDS -
four melody-driven tracks from four artists:
1. Suction's own Canadian robot LOWFISH, in full-on
Vince-Clarke-Attack mode.
2. PLUSUX, a 3-piece analog-improv group from Sweden -
electro Drumatix and nice '70s melodies.
3. the debut release for our TINFOIL TEAKETTLE
project, aka the combined efforts of Solvent &
Lowfish - more beats, more melodies, more
synthesizers.
4. BRIOCHE KRETZAL, happy pop tones by the little
man from Manchester - previous lives and guises
on U.K . labels Skam & V/vm.
While listening to this record, please ignore the fumes
& try not to trip on any cables. It's hot in this room.
Assorted pieces clutter the tables & floor - a drum
machine with dirty volume pots, a guitar pedal running
out of batteries (no more power outlets available!), and
a brand new sampler with monitor & mouse. Miraculously,
the synths are all in tune. Press record...
For Suction Records, it's not about gratuitous clinging
to the past; it's about staying true to our ideals and
perfecting the key elements - chuncky beats, memorable
melodies and warm, analog production. This is what
makes it Suction. Our reality is not virtual, but concrete,
visual, unpredictable, and inspirational. We believe
that a Moog is more fun than a plug-in. - ans we hope
the 4 tracks on "ASSORTED PIECES" may help to
confirm this notion.
Suction's Assorted Pieces compilation 10" will be
available at the end of November 1999 (around the
same time as the vinyl version of Solvently one
Listens) and will also feature a custom printed
sleeve.
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Now my quick comments...
After a few listens to each I cant help but be
amazed at how Suction continually bests each
release. Keep in mind that all their previous
releases are superb but they always seem to
find a way to make their music even better!
The Solvent cd has an enveloping warmth
like none other and the Assorted Pieces comp
contines to impress. Even new suction artists
Pluxus, Tinfoil Teakettle, and Brioche Kretzal
leave you warm, relaxed, and aching for more!
Overall, Suction outdoes itself yet again.
Two more absolute gems to add to your
catalog. Bravo!
-->-Lance---
mclance@nacs.net
lance@inaudible.com
p.o. box 450715
westlake, ohio 44145
united states