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Emeralds & Aaron Dilloway Under Pressure

9 feb 10

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In my opinion, the problem lies in searching for who knows what in this album and, more generally, in what the Emeralds have been doing (for a while now). Fill them with talks, over-talks, ideologies, bullshit and whatnot, and the value of a work that is easily accessible in its (pseudo) encrypted nature is depleted. As stated in the review, for me the path is straightforward. I see them as much less serious than certain colleagues in the Noise/Harsh Noise/Sega Noise realm.

The Bloody Beetroots Romborama

9 feb 10

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I almost forgot to add: whether or not they please the Nordic trendsetters, known as Bloody Beetroots or Cyberpunkers.

The Bloody Beetroots Romborama

9 feb 10

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I'm more inclined to consider them wankers. However, your argument makes sense, especially when you talk about "artistic" self-esteem. The fact is that I'll continue to call her Electro, if only for the obvious implications.

Emeralds & Aaron Dilloway Under Pressure

9 feb 10

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The stuff under the name Pterodactyl Man and Spine Scavenger caught my attention quite a bit; after all, I only know a couple of other cd-rs, but I wouldn't recommend them for the reasons mentioned above. Besides, of course, the excellent Wolf Eyes, his original band, who are much more accessible anyway.

The Bloody Beetroots Romborama

9 feb 10

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Here, to say: I see Fidget a lot like one of those labels in the Hypnagogic Pop, Shit Gaze, and similar bullshit.

Emeralds & Aaron Dilloway Under Pressure

9 feb 10

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Great comment Purpulan, almost a second review. I believe that if you enjoyed the others, this one shouldn’t make a difference. The essence is the same. And I’ll tell you, their tendency to soften the wall of sound created by the synths with some softer, clearer, and ethereal digressions makes them even more enjoyable. Unlike Dilloway in his solo project, which sometimes flirts with cacophony and becomes a challenge to finish listening to an album. I’ve had several trips with this one.

The Bloody Beetroots Romborama

9 feb 10

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Perhaps I got carried away by calling it "a load of crap," but the fundamental mistakes are there. Electro is not just a "basic" classification, but a genre of its own (examples: that has evolved over the years. Right now, the main trend is Electro Breaks (or any of the names mentioned above; the genre to which the linked tracks also belong). And believe me, in the electronic realm, classifications are as fundamental as they are in Rock. Otherwise, we wouldn’t be able to distinguish between Fky and Autechre, between Venetian Snares and James Holden, between Burial and Les Boucles Etranges, and so on. These aren’t just manneristic uses, but essential distinctions that need to be made to delve into a field that has become vast, on par with other music (even more "cultured"). Maybe, though, it looks different from an outsider's perspective. It’s like asking someone outside the field what the difference is between Slint and Fugazi. I hope I'm making myself clear.

Emeralds & Aaron Dilloway Under Pressure

9 feb 10

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The interview linked in "Information on the web" gives a good idea of the character and what he does. In summary otherwise: Hanson Records — Home (his label, for which this was obviously also released), Netmage 10 / Dilloway (extremely condensed basic information), Aaron Dilloway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (useful mainly for the discography).

Emeralds & Aaron Dilloway Under Pressure

9 feb 10

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I almost forgot. As you will notice from the cover, the first version of the album (as they usually do at Hanson Records of Dilloway) was solely on cassette. In 2009, the cd-r version was released. Those analog guys are charming!

Emeralds & Aaron Dilloway Under Pressure

9 feb 10

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Psycho, in my opinion, everything comes down to the approach to listening. If you’re looking for something demanding (both musically and otherwise) or something that makes you shout “miracle” or technically and ideologically impeccable, or almost, you’re in the wrong place. The only way to appreciate it is to let it serve as a soundtrack to a flow of thoughts (preferably induced, if you catch my drift). For me, unlike many other artists of the genre, there’s no intellectual or lofty pretense here. It’s just about translating their ideas into music. Feel free to call it a divertissement. I like it.