Jesu/Battle of Mice [EP]

Jesu

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 12, 2008)
• Original Release Date: August 12, 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: EP
• Label: Robotic Empire
• ASIN: B001BGRZ2I
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #175,887 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Limited 2008 split release from Jesu, masterminded by Justin Broadrick, (founding member of Godflesh and Napalm Death) and Battle of Mice (featuring Josh Graham of Red Sparowes/A Storm of Light and Julie Christmas from Made Out of Babies). Each band has two exclusive, lengthy tracks on this limited-edition release. Jesu showcases 'Clear Stream' and 'Falling From Grace,' two pieces towards the darker end of the spectrum he’s created under the Jesu moniker. Battle of Mice contribute the two most sinister songs they’ve recorded, 'The Bishop' and 'Yellow & Black. While both bands utilize traditional 'heavy music' instruments, they are also unified by keyboard usage, atmospherics, and other unique elements to vary it all.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Nice Listen, August 24, 2008

By	R. Ealom "Rizzo003" (Denver,USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Split (MP3 Download)

Not to shabby at all. Justin is on point again with his cuts. Falling From Grace is an obvious progression in his amazing balance of ethereal sound and his signature riffs. Reminded me a little of his first LP. Clear Stream was a bit of a surprise as he has recently pulled away from the straight instrument driven tracks. This is however my first encounter of Battle of Mice. Reminds me of a female lead singer version of a Zozobra or Old Man Gloom. I like the juxtaposition of the calm Jesu and chaotic Battle of Mice. Just a little harder and louder. I must say I enjoyed it very much. Not as much as the Eluvium/Jesu or Envy/Jesu Split EP's mainly because they did a great job in mixing the sounds together. They felt like they belonged on the same album. This one however almost felt like a mixtape. But maybe thats a good thing.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Some other Jesu reference points., August 22, 2008

By	S. Marchese - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Split (MP3 Download)

I find it interesting (and often accurate too) that Jesu and their cohorts get comparisons to Neurosis, Isis, Mouth of the Architect, et al. But what surprises me is how there's never a mention of Codeine. Maybe I am dating myself, but they are one of the originators of slow/loud and while they were never a metal band, their pace and volume has to be factored in to comparisons of similar bands.

Especially on this split. "Clear Stream" actually sounds like a Codeine cover. And if I didn't know who Jesu were, I'd put my money that this was some lost Codeine b-side. Check them out if you are a fan of any of the bands mentioned.