Objekt/Urian - Tonfragmente II

This CD is another release of french label Zone de Confusion, which specializes in rereleasing of old/sold out etc. records. This was the first product of the label and it came out in 2004. It is rereleased CDr of German duo Objekt/Urian with 6 additional 1999-2001 songs all of which were completely remastered and prepared for perpetuation in CD format. Soundwisely this is indeed interesting product which have already found the admirers between those who like European, German power electonics. This release is of rather strange mood and of rather dark tones, but not unicolored. The whole scale of musical styles are crossed in it. From apathic minimalism to agressive bursts. From pulsating synth to childish voices and instruments with voices under heavy flanger in the best traditions of old school industrial. All of that is presented in clear, often rhythmic sound. From time to time while listening to this CD I was bumping to a thought that this sounds like some kind of industrial collection and not a release of one project. Well, partially it is so. Though listening to such completely different pieces it is really amazing. Let's take "Logic Control", which shows cold and gloomy side of Objekt/Urian through minimalistic and oppressive synth melodies, "Fight", which is the most aggressive song in the album with fast, rhythmic background, subtle noises and short slogans, inviting to fight for freedom, rights and country, "Last Farewell", where after joyfull girlish introduction the mood is washed away with pulsating waves of flanger and "An Appeal", which closes the CD in martial traditions. I do often value such mixtures negatively, but in the current release, I guess because of correct distribution and order of songs, transmutations in the whole album happen imperceptibly and there is no discomfort. Well, An Appeal jumps out of the context a little, but let it be contrasts. Listeners who are not indifferent to rhythmic industrial/power electronics (unwittingly the title Thorofon spins in the head. It cannot be directly compared, though there are similarities) and who for one or another reason didn't have a chance to listen to this release still - it is a must. Fight for freedom! Before the true art of the reality fades into a lie...

Format: CD
Released: 2004
Label:
Zone De Confusion
Edition: 1000

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