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Perhaps no one can explain the sheer ferocity and timid quietness it is better than when vocalist Craig Owens says “we don’t want to let the kids down” when discussing the group’s intense vocals live at shows. Well they never let a single kid down with their vicious assault on the ears and grip on the jugular...
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03.09.2007 by J-Sin
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The Artifical Sea — City Island Buy it at Amazon
Imagine if PJ Harvey couldn’t really sing and had a lo-fi producer who was entrusting every beat and sample bass line to dusty vinyl that was cast off from a deaf DJ. The Artificial Sea tumbles more often than they move forward and it’s entirely due to the downtempo wannabe hip vibe that they try to infuse. Bits and pieces are good but it’s not as seamless as it ought to be, and the female singer is quite atrocious. I have to admit I was pretty disappointed after being stoked upon reading the included bio sheet.
- J-Sin
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