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2001-08-28 19:22brian albers Re: [idm] test dept
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2001-08-28 19:22brian albers>So what do you think of Test Dept. ? >Is it known influence from Autechre ? > They have m
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quoted 3 lines So what do you think of Test Dept. ?>So what do you think of Test Dept. ? >Is it known influence from Autechre ? >
They have many wonderful releases- Brith Gof Goddodin and Pax Britannica being my two favorites, and two of their weirder/artsier recordings. Their earlier stuff wasn't recorded as well. Also definitely worth checking out is their four live tracks on the first Drug Test double cd comp on Invisible. For a long time they were regarded as an Einsturzende Neubauten clone band or riding their coattails, but I myself much prefered Test Dept's super high energy, super positive sound. I think now they're pretty much defunct, outside of Martin King working on occasional projects- Subgenius? others? I saw them once in the late 90s at the Roxy in Hollywood with Not Breathing and Sheep on Drugs. Outstanding show. As for their influence on Autechre? Those guys are well versed so no doubt they've at least heard some of their music, but I don't see too much of a resemblance. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: idm-unsubscribe@hyperreal.org For additional commands, e-mail: idm-help@hyperreal.org