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New Machine for Living

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so one day i walked into my favorite local record store. therewas this really fantastically dreamy, rocking instrumental musicplaying over the sound system. jazzy, improvisational feel but with a tightness to it. i thought, "wow...i have to remember to ask about this before i leave." i proceeded over to the just-in-bin and started flipping through the wax. being in computer software, the name caught my eye. i flipped it over and scanned the song titles. "# 5 - (got my) rock pants on. with a song title like that, how could i got wrong?" i held the album up and asked the guy behind the counter, "you have a listening copy of this?" to which he answered by pointing up at the speaker. i bought it and have been waiting for more ever since.

What were these guys smoking when they made this cd? Whatever it was, they've turned out a most unusual debut instrumental powerhouse of a cd! This album has intensity and structure that few bands can claim. How to describe the music, you ask? I'm not sure. It is rock and it is more. It has enormous intensity and rhythm without losing its way. It's cerebral and visceral at the same time. It gets as far out as many experimental jazz recordings do, but, it is not jazz. The closest comparison I can make is to The Dirty Three, and, that is a compliment coming from me. Both bands have a sound that is not like others. They both sound like random jamming, but, there is so much more. I look forward to hearing more things from the lads, and, maybe, just maybe, some vocals thrown into the stew just to see what they could come up with. Just a suggestion, lads. Don't want to interfere with your creative process, now.

seriously, it really is, although obviously it won't be at the top of anyone's list since the band is relatively unknown. it is sort of an improvisational jazz album that uses keyboards, guitar, drums, and bass instead of the usual assortment of instruments. if you like tortoise, then you will absolutely love this band because they have all the artistic ability as the aforementioned band, but they use it to skillfully trick you into a false sense of security only to hit you with a completely unexpected rhythm at some excruciating pitch with incredibly volume. so buy the album. right now. honestly, i can promise you that it will be one of your favorites for years to come. two final comments. to the band: when are you coming out with something else or rereleasing something old because i must have it. to anyone who has never heard of turing machine or listened to their music: go to a show because i can sincerely promise that it will be one of the best experiences of your life.

If Slint got funky, if Cul-de-Sac got freaky, if Can got nasty.... This band builds up frenzied, hypnotic yet ever-shifting grooves of the highest order. Perched curiously between drone-rock and rhythmically-charged electronica, it's a fine testament to the direction in which rock music could move if it paid real attention to its surroundings and the challenges offered by other genres. This album is short of five stars due to the unevenness of focus in places, but lovers of innovative, impetuous and incendiary grooves should track it down nevertheless.

With their roots planted deeply within Kraut-rock and Indie rock, Turing Machine provides a great set of tunes that leave you feeling alive. Their version of anti-pop has crunchy lead guitar, simple yet effective basslines and impressive drum patterns with enought polyrythms to keep you guessing. This is definitely music to drive to. Enjoy.

I put on A New Machine For Living while I was going on a little four hour drive. First time I heard the record. I was duely impressed. The CD is full of excellent fast beats, crunching rhythms and cliff-like build ups and breakdowns. It made the drive feel like a clip from a movie or at least a video game. Twisitng mountain roads, hip, modren music blaring, one hell of a good looking driver... I digress.

I must admit that what first drew me to these guys was the name. I have been thinking about calling a band, or at least a song 'Turing Machine' for years. They beat me to it, and I am glad they did. Because in all honesty, these guys are really good. I wish they had other albums, because I would purchase them. Worth a listen.

I've listened to this cd a dozen times and I keep hearing new stuff every time. It's like King Crimson meets Polvo and someone from My Bloody Valentines is standing in. At times trance, industrial(ish), melodic and always edgy always rock. Is that a morrocan rythm half-way through flip-book oscilloscope? Haven't looked forward to the next release since the SST label was in it's heyday.

you dont mess with this album, the drums are incredible, and very catchy, long songs. If you like mars volta and at the drive in, you would most likely love this album.

The indie music scene has been pretty stale lately. Certain bands are popular with the younger crowds and just dont cut the mustard. Some of the greats have broken up and moved on to new things which are OK, but it will never be the same. Along comes this album, pure instrumental "emo" rock. No pretention here folks, its just pure musical goodness. Surprising to see this come out on jade tree also, which shows jade tree have not givin up looking for new talent instead of being the emo sweethearts label. Put this album side by side with the last Mogwai release and I think we could classify a new genre right here (but that always leads to something bad).

I don't know where to start. I can only say I listen to this unbelievable album every hour. I can't stop listen to this. And I don't know any words to describe it. There are technical reviews about this. I just say: Run!!!! Go to the closest store and buy this piece of art. Every single sec is amazing. Ho! And the drums! Is this real? There is only one album in 2000 better then this: "Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas To Heaven" from GYBE!