Anyone who knows Estradasphere knows they are eclectic, and this collection of scraps and outtakes from the "Palace of Mirrors" sessions perfectly demonstrates this. Jazz, noise, parody rock, remixes, a cool live version of "The Return," etc. etc. The quality of the songs is all over the place, though. I'm not big on the Cymbalom Mix of "Smuggled Mutation," and "Faceoff: Advocate Vs. Accuser" and "Circuit Malfunction" are basically Merzbow-lite. However, there is some hilarious stuff ('80s machismo America parody "Star Slyderz,") and some legitimately awesome stuff too ("Neither Hide Nor Hair," which I wish was longer, and "Rendezvous"). Overall, while it is inconsistent, The Pegasus Vault EP is an entertaining listen, especially for fans of the band.
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