 | Tracklist:
1. Cubicle
2. Counterfeit
3. Vermin
4. Catatonic
5. Monkey Byte
6. Defibrillator
7. Bullet Proof
8. Static
9. Jailbait
10. Deadly
11. Violence
Release Date: 10/11/2011 | |
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On 2 Lists
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| Summary: “For what we are about to do, may the Lord make us truly spiteful...” |
3 of 3 thought this review was well written
Angelspit are a very noisy band. From the very beginning, they relied on the shock factor, creating wave after wave of sonic explosions, all the while dressing up as demonic entities. The premise was simple: have a girl (Destroyx) and guy (Zoog) shouting at the top of their lungs through vocoders in freaky harmony. Backed by electro-punk industrial music, the band’s sound was catchy, terrifying, and consistently aggressive. Although they slipped up with Blood Death Ivory, a rather boring album, they got back on their feet to create Hideous and Perfect, a dark, pummeling affair. They were a band in forward motion, and it seemed like nothing could stop them. How unsurprising it is, then, that Angelspit’s newest album, Hello My Name Is, is as excellent as usual.
Hello My Name Is bares much resemblance to Krankhaus, which proves that Angelspit’s identity is intact, although they are only tipping their hats to the past. One might suggest that Angelspit are a one-trick pony, and have beaten the horse to death, but really, Angelspit’s style is such that it can constantly evolve, yet still remain true to its roots. Their sound is a muddy mess of brazen beats, glitchy electro, and massively distorted guitars. When they shout, “You will know us by our trail of static”, they really are describing their music. Hello My Name Is showcases the band at its most complete, with every aspect of their sound given equal weight. They seem to be focusing less on the shock factor, and more on creating a self-containing atmosphere with less slapdash work. The songs are naturally creepy, so there is no need for absolutely massive beats, or any other attempts at compensation.
At its root, Angelspit is punk, acting against today’s society. Their lyrics are a combination of biting satire and words meant to terrify, and lo and behold, they intensify the music:
“My ghost with a knife.....
My ghost with a knife; gets the job done right
My ghost with a knife; gets the job done right”.
However, no matter how creepy the album gets, it is still quite enjoyable. In fact, slight melodies have been implemented in this album, which add an air of pleasant predictability. For example, the song ‘Defibrillator’ has both Zoog and Destroyx trying sung vocals, and the result is quite endearing. With a bit of melody, songs are instantly catchier as the electro bits bop, and the guitar gives hook filled riffs.
There is no doubt that Hello My Name Is is the band's most accessible release. However catchy the music is, though, it is equally dark, terrifying, and driven by anger. Angelspit are more or less doing what they always do, which is creating pissed off music, but this time it’s quite impacting. Hello My Name Is is their best album since Krankhaus, and even shows them improving their formula. If there was ever a time to listen to Angelspit’s music, now would be the time.
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Album Rating: 4.5
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Who do we decapitate?!
;)
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"shouting on the top of their lungs "
should read shouting "at" the top
"and have beaten the horse the death"
"to" death
Excellent description, I felt like I was actually listening to the album
I don't know if I'll like this but I will give her a chance as it sounds quite interesting in the way you described it
Digging: Encoffination - O Hell, Shine In Thy Whited Sepulchres Digging: Encoffination - O Hell, Shine In Thy Whited Sepulchres
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Thanks man, cheers, and nice catch!
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I've only heard Krankhaus from these guys and it ruled, I should look into this
Digging: Social Distortion - Sex, Love and Rock'n'Roll Digging: Social Distortion - Sex, Love and Rock'n'Roll | | | Album Rating: 4.5
Yeah you'll definitely like this then.
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Well...?
WHAT'S YOUR NAME?!
Digging: Joe Bonamassa - Driving Towards The Daylight Digging: Joe Bonamassa - Driving Towards The Daylight
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kintups
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Time to go give some tracks a listen then, because this sounds utterly divine.
Digging: Lemuria (BE) - Tales, Ale, and Fire Digging: Lemuria (BE) - Tales, Ale, and Fire
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It is. :P
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It's strange, they're far more (can't think of another term) musical and less noise based now; I don't know what to think.
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Hmmmmmmmmm, this line "My ghost with a knife; gets the job done right" reminded me of:
IT'S THE C4 MOTHERFUCKER, UHGH, IT GETS IT DONE
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CAUSE I'M YOUNG AND BROKE AND PISSED
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^^^this guy knows what's up
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That song is all aces.
Gotta listen to it now.
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1st post on this site! I've followed these guys for a while now, and as far I see, people either love or hate this band. What I loved about these guys is that they didn't go with the flow as far as industrial stereotypes; they always had their "own" sound. This is by far their most accessible album; however, the "Angelspit" attittude is all still there. Not one to be missed for the fans.
Oh...and Good Review. Can't say it's better than Krankhaus, but it's close.
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Nice first post my friend. : )
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It was hardly my first post.
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I was hardly talking about you.
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Thanks, pizzamachine. I stumbled upon this site last year and have been following it since. Funny enough that you and Bloc are on here ' cause I've actually followed alot of your reviews (alas, Metalstyles is absent here ). Consider me an unofficial fan of all your guys' work.
But anywho, I saw these guys live just last night. Figured it was high and time to make an account. So...here I am.
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Wow that's a cool story man haha, I always like to think I have fans! Yeah Metalstyles isn't around that much which is always sad. I'm jelly that you saw Angelspit live, I bet they kicked ass.
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