On Sun, 14 Feb 1999, Greg Earle wrote:
quoted 6 lines I agree, "Too Each..." is far more musically interesting.> >
> > 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