Sunday, December 27, 2009

Altars/Whip & The Body Split 7"




Album: Altars/Whip & The Body Split 7"
Release: 2009
Label:
Satan's Din

Tracklist:

1. Altars - Wood And Rope
2. Whip & The Body - Black Dahlia Pig


It's not surprising that Altars, with its brand of blackened noise, finally did a split with a noise act and, fortunately for us, it's Brooklyn's Whip & The Body, which features members of Drunkdriver. Uncertain over whether this would be released as a tape or a 7" or not at all, the oft-excellent Satan's Din comes through and has put this out on vinyl.

It becomes clear that the uncertainty surrounding its release is just odd because both bands contribute pure gold. I would definitely call "Wood And Rope" the best Altars song released as of yet, hands down. It's louder, filthier, and just better conceived than most of Altars' previous material. Whip & The Body throw down some bludgeoning. start-stop power electronics that, while nothing groundbreaking, is still an excellent listen. Their 7" on Dais was also tight, so I'm stoked for what they've got planned for the future.

If you're into Altars, you've probably already heard it. If not, you should hurry because you will not be disappointed. Except maybe for the packaging. That part's not so hot. Oh well!
To Buy, PayPal/contact satansdin@gmail.com

-Adam

5 comments:

AboveSnakes said...

Good split. But I agree the packaging on this was not what I was expecting.

Anonymous said...

you should up SLAVESCENE- FUCK OFF AWAY FROM ME

icoulddietomorrow said...

I am waiting on the master mp3s from the band. They're busy with going on tour and stuff, so it won't be posted til after they get back, sorry.

-Adam

Anonymous said...

I think the packaging looks just as good as most of the other releases posted on this blog. I don't see why it's being shat upon.

icoulddietomorrow said...

I just felt it left a little to be desired. No one is really shitting on it. I feel like it's been civil!

-Adam