Artist: Twin Stumps
Album: Seedbed
Release: 2010
Label: Fan Death
Tracklist:
1. Landlord
2. Missing Persons
3. Pigs At The Trough
4. Lungs
5. Child Republic
6. Drainage City
7. Business Class
8. Caged Emily
9. Pope's Nose
10. Body Plan
11. Lust Murder
From the opening guitar feedback to the militaristic, yet primal drums and crushing, fuzzed-out bass, "Landlord" makes it known that Twin Stumps' brand of sophisticated and misanthropic noise rock has reached new heights. This plodding opener is both the band's death march and introduction to what is a defining moment for the band, as well as a landmark release for Fan Death Records, Seedbed.
I know the band struggled to find a recording quality that fit with their sound, but they've found it with Ben Greenberg of Pygmy Shrews, who does an incredible job here. His job on their 12" on Dais, while excellent, was lacking in low-end. Things are evened out a little more on this release with the addition of a more prominent bass tone that is both heavy and filthy, all without sacrificing the piercing guitar tones.
Not only has Greenberg helped the band find their recording potential that was hinted at with the 12", but the band's songwriting has excelled, as well, and I can finally say that there is a definitive recording of my live favorite of theirs, "Missing Persons." Along with that song, "Landlords," "Lungs," and "Lust Murder" are among some of the choice cuts on this album, which, to date, is definitely their best material. Seedbed is recorded beautifully, written confidently, conceptualized and paced masterfully, and executed soundly.
This is the band and label-approved "leak" of the album, so be sure to pick up your copy of this LP from Fan Death. Trust me, you will want to, as Seedbed stands as the strongest release thus far for the Fan Death camp and, if there's any justice in this world, it will position Twin Stumps in the upper echelon of contemporary noise rock.
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Buy LP Here
Buy CD Here
-Adam
Album: Seedbed
Release: 2010
Label: Fan Death
Tracklist:
1. Landlord
2. Missing Persons
3. Pigs At The Trough
4. Lungs
5. Child Republic
6. Drainage City
7. Business Class
8. Caged Emily
9. Pope's Nose
10. Body Plan
11. Lust Murder
From the opening guitar feedback to the militaristic, yet primal drums and crushing, fuzzed-out bass, "Landlord" makes it known that Twin Stumps' brand of sophisticated and misanthropic noise rock has reached new heights. This plodding opener is both the band's death march and introduction to what is a defining moment for the band, as well as a landmark release for Fan Death Records, Seedbed.
I know the band struggled to find a recording quality that fit with their sound, but they've found it with Ben Greenberg of Pygmy Shrews, who does an incredible job here. His job on their 12" on Dais, while excellent, was lacking in low-end. Things are evened out a little more on this release with the addition of a more prominent bass tone that is both heavy and filthy, all without sacrificing the piercing guitar tones.
Not only has Greenberg helped the band find their recording potential that was hinted at with the 12", but the band's songwriting has excelled, as well, and I can finally say that there is a definitive recording of my live favorite of theirs, "Missing Persons." Along with that song, "Landlords," "Lungs," and "Lust Murder" are among some of the choice cuts on this album, which, to date, is definitely their best material. Seedbed is recorded beautifully, written confidently, conceptualized and paced masterfully, and executed soundly.
This is the band and label-approved "leak" of the album, so be sure to pick up your copy of this LP from Fan Death. Trust me, you will want to, as Seedbed stands as the strongest release thus far for the Fan Death camp and, if there's any justice in this world, it will position Twin Stumps in the upper echelon of contemporary noise rock.
Download Here
Buy LP Here
Buy CD Here
-Adam
8 comments:
congratulations on graduating from college, adam! based on the third paragraph of this review, you have spent four years learning what an adverb is. good work!
can i sleep on the couch that doesn't have dog piss all over it next weekend?
haha thanks! a degree in cinema studies is money well spent. and yes, you can!
Thanks for putting this out.
-Adam
cant stop listening to this -_______-
"Missing Persons" is a kickass song, so far the best thing on this.
Yeah, I think I'd rather just listen to "Missing Persons" 11 times in a row instead.
okay, "Lust Murder" is a decent one too.
I think I've waited for this my whole life.
No love for "Pope's Nose?" The song slowly drowning in fuzz wins out every time.
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