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| 1. Woodpecker No.1 |
| 2. Woodpecker No.2 |
| 3. Spiral Blast |
| 4. My Station Rock |
| 5. Ultra Marine Blues |
| 6. Tokyo Times Ten |
| 7. Worms Plastic Earthbound |
| 8. Yellow Hyper Balls |
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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
the calm inside the storm,
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This review is from: Pulse Demon (Audio CD)
Those who complain about Merzbow usually say that he is pretentious and that there is nothing particularly 'deep' about his music. I think there is actually some truth to the second statement. There is nothing to 'get' about Merzbow, you are either thrilled by the thought of being pummelled by walls of unbelieveably thick, textured electric/electronic noise, with minimal attention given to rhythm and melody, or you aren't. Maybe Merzbow isn't music. I really don't care.
This is one of the most satisfying Merzbow releases, and probably the best Merzbow album to start with besides 1930. But where 1930 uses space to some extent, giving the listener at least *some* room to breathe, Pulse Demon is a nonstop, completely unrelenting assault for its entire 70+ minutes, moving through a huge variety of textures and patterns, yet constantly filling up every aural space as it does. Played at the right volume it fills up a room like nothing else, completely enveloping the listener with sheets of sculpted feedback. Merbow has certainly done this on many of his albums, but has never been as successful as on Pulse Demon. Brutal as it is, this album, as nearly all of Merzbow's work, doesn't sounds angry or violent in the way of the extreme metal bands who he loves and has drawn some inspiration from, nor in the way the majority of other noise/power electronics mainstays do. This album thrills me in a way few others, of all genres, can. You do not relate to it on an emotional level in the way nearly all other music asks you to; I can't explain how you relate to it, or if you do relate to it at all. Pulse Demon is a meditative, psychedelic journey, and, somehow, also possibly the most unrelenting sound assault ever put on a compact disc. If that sounds good to you, this is probably worth your time.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not for the meek-hearted...,
By A Customer
This review is from: Pulse Demon (Audio CD)
Most people will never hear a Merzbow piece in their life, and this is for the best. Merzbow is not for everyone; only the heartiest noise and experimental fans will be able to stand more than 30 seconds of the auditory assults recorded on this disc. The songs (though one wonders if the term song applies to compositions that eschew not only the constraints of musical structure, but also of rhythm, harmony, tonality, and discernable notes) contain no instruments, only noise generators, tape loops, and distortion. From this palette, Merzbow, aka Masami Akita, crafts tidal waves of white noise, piercing electronic shrieks, and depths-of-hell sub-bass pulses into compositions ranging from the hyperactive Woodpeckers No. 1 & 2 to the 24-minute droning epic Worms Plastic Earthbound. While the most common initial reaction to Merzbow is to run in terror, those who stay will find a peace within the chaos. After multiple listens, I find that Merzbow is not violent at ! all, but strangely calming. Sound, not music, is the focus here, and without the aforementioned constraints, pure sound becomes as intellectual as any musical piece. The feedback is three-dimensional, evoking visual images and patterns instead of aural ones. I dare say it would be a perfect record to doze off to, had it not been mastered so loud that even at low volume, it cannot be made quiet. For the few who can handle it, Merzbow offers infinite rewards. The question is, are you brave enough to reap them?
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outside the box, Outside your self,
This review is from: Pulse Demon (Audio CD)
Maybe someday fire will fall from the skies to purify this earth. Now for a moment, imagine walking on the surface of the sun. This reviewer has lost most of you? I hope so, because now I can address the remaining few who are capable of understanding this audio journey which may take you to the edge of reality.
Critics are left baffled as why anyone would want to listen to this. Yes, it is devoid of conventional structure, rhythm, notes, harmony, and the other properties which make up music. Back to the question of "why?". It is because this is an evolutionary leap beyond music. Pulse Demon and noise in general, is nothing like what is on your shelves. And no, we are not fans for childish reasons such as bragging rights, or to give the impression of being extreme. Everyone gravitates towards something because they see, hear, or feel a part of themselves within that object/idea/creation. In regards to the first listen, harsh would be an understatement. Repeated listens and closer examinations will be rewarding to you. During a listen last year, I had my first moment of clarity when I got the the fifth track, Ultra Marine Blues. This reviewer's taste range from blissful Pop to extreme Metal and HC Punk - nothing before has been capable of making time stop. Our culture, if you can even call it that, is based on consumption. Such a shame that the ramifications are rarely discussed. To do so would mean re-examing our entire way of life. To go back to my opening statements, this is the sonic equivalent of fire. Give this a listen to split your mind wide open or simply to purify yourself.
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