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Mute Massaker

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I've been a fan for a few years, and this is in my opinion his best work yet. The Hendrix comparisons are definitely still warranted, but there's more at work here now. Brotzmann has done three things which really are effective. First, he's developed a more tuneful (if not "melodic") approach which brings to mind Richard Thompson in places as well as Hendrix. Second, he's now working with a drummer who departs from the Swans-style dirge-tempo that seemed to never vary on the older releases, and in fact there's some very good drumming here. Third, NO VOCALS, a big plus. There's only guitar, bass (albeit mixed low) and drums/cymbals on this CD. Stunning and varied compositions...though Brotzmann ranks with Justin Broadrick (Godflesh) in his guitar-as-destructive-device approach, this flows and grooves and evokes even when it's "noise." Put it on for your next nighttime desert drive.

Easy Peezy - The product was as advertized and sent in a timely manner. I will buy from them again.

hmmmm. this is much, much different than anything else ive heard from brotzmann. his previous two albums, koksofen and home, both rely on the steady, hammering rhythms of the drums and the steady rumbling of the bass, while the guitar chimes flow about and weave in and out of each other, ranging from disturbing, ear splitting rage to distant, dark noodling. this, on the other hand, employs other means of stumping the listener. the bass isnt as prominent, the drums are more fusion-driven, and brotzmann's guitar playing sounds like hendrix on quaaludes and mild-grade acid. its still just as incredible as his other stuff, if not more, but dont expect any of his 'guitar deconstruction' tactics here, cause youll only get a couple minutes worth, at most.