After hearing lots and lots of hype about this albulm for the past couple of months, I had very high expectations. I don't think it lives up to what I've heard but it still is amazing albulm. The first track really sucks me in especially with the synthy opening. I think Ping Pong and Headcase are very good also. When listening to the albulm I think its important to keep in mind that it is a concept albulm, bringing you "closer" into the mind of Mr Hawtin. I think the vocals are a very important part of the albulm which relates directly to the concept behind it all. I'm constantly amazed on how dark the albulm feels. I will agree with Dennis and say that it is a must buy when it comes out in October.
-K ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis Donohue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <313@hyperreal.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 1:17 PM Subject: (313) Plastikman - Closer > Please forgive me if this has already been discussed, as I haven't yet seen > anything about it. > > > After giving "Closer" a few listens, I have to say that I'm very impressed > at not only the musical quality but the way in which "Plastikman" was able > to keep that traditional Plastikman sound, yet meld it into a new album that > isn't walking on exactly the same ground that he's walked before. The whole > album plays out like an album should, a full context of itself, with each > song becoming a part of a greater whole, which is very enjoyable as a > listener. All of the compositions include somewhat basic production > methods, but used in a sort of finesse that really uses each part to its > potential, instead of relying on tons of layers to tune out things that > don't quite work. > The very industrial-inspired vocal work is pretty non-descript and not > over-the-top or cheesy, as one would suspect simply given the description. > The heavy use of delay and reverb gives every production a lot of space and > feel, ala "Consumed", but the songs all have more of driving presence akin > to the direction of earlier albums (sheet one, musik). > This album is a marvel in keeping pace with expectation without > dissapointing the faithful followers of a specific sound, while adding some > new elements. Definitely Plastikman, but at the same time, definitely new. > Buy on site. > -dmd > >
