FreakofNurture

Following the dissolution of Joy Division, New Order’s debut album is the sound of a band picking up the scattered pieces. On 'Movement', New Order stake their claim to a sound world that conjures images of frosted cobwebs; a warm exhalation of breath dissolves rapidly within a glacial atmosphere. Tribal drums beat out a steady patter, the sound of a band claiming a newfound territory as their own. It transpires that this place is a mere stopgap, a transitional nowhere-in-particular built ... read more

‘Delay 1968’, a compilation of music released retrospectively in 1981, is by all accords a decent, if flawed, run-up to Can’s official 1969 debut, ‘Monster Movie’. I've listened to this record many times over the years, and extended jams like 'Butterfly' and 'Little Star of Bethlehem' just refuse to stick in the memory vault. The band is tight, Malcolm Mooney's aggressive psychosis is primed, yet beyond highlights such as 'Thief', something just doesn't quite ... read more

It’s safe to say that Don Van Vliet, aka Captain Beefheart, wasn’t the type of guy you could hope to usher through airport security in a timely manner. In fact, it’s difficult to imagine Mr. Van (actually Glen Vliet) engaging in any sort of bureaucratic activity. In various interviews across the years, a portrait emerges of a man firmly situated on the artistic spectrum, seemingly consumed by his creative id. At the same time, one senses a perceptive mind behind the zany ... read more

Overview: ‘The Pearl’ is a calmative medication administered for the treatment of anxiety and depression. The drug affects certain chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) that communicate between brain cells. Following uptake, a state of rumination is induced which enhances the user’s appreciation of aesthetic objects and experiences. Feelings of anger and distemper are temporarily displaced following complete absorption.

Side Effects: May cause anxiety and depression. ... read more