Although for me doesn't quite stand up to Deceit, This Heat's debut is still some of the most avant-garde and experimental music i have heard. Drawing from so many different styles and genre for a revolutionary and compelling record which flows so seamlessly but creates such a cold ominous atmosphere filled with suspense and dread.


Track Review

Testcard (Blue) 7.5/10.
Horizontal Hold 9.5/10
Not Waving 9/10
Water 8/10
Twilight Furniture 8.5/10.
24 Track Loop 9.5/10
Diet of Worms ... read more

Although, they're were more interesting things happening within the 2000's Prog Rock movement then Second Life Syndrome, Riverside still manages to make a very tight melancholic and atmospheric release and even though i do prefer Fancis the Mute and Deadwing over this record it is not to say this one should be disregarded because it is consistently captivating and engaging and ultimately, every track on here is great.


Track Review

After 8/10
Volte-face 8/10
Conceiving You 9/10
Second Life ... read more

What a beautiful blend of Alternative Dance, Electronic and Rock with other influences ranging form Noise Rock, Electro-Industrial and Neo-Psychedelia for this noisy angry in your face release which is as nihilistic and politically charged Primal Scream has even been. Music for the rebellious.


Track Review

Kill All Hippies 10/10
Accelerator 9/10
Exterminator 8.5/10.
Swastika Eyes 9.5/10
Pills 8/10
Blood Money 8/10
Keep Your Dreams 8.5/10.
Insect Royalty 7.5/10.
MBV Arkestra (If They Move ... read more

Easily for me the best Magma record, the progressive in the self titled tracks are both insane and the minimal style creates this nice dark hypnotic soundscape which absorbs me completely and all the tracks although repetitive have so much going on in various sounds and ideas that the record never gets boring and offers so much in terms of technical display and to chew on in after thought.


Track Review

Kohntarkosz, Pt. 1 9/10
Ork alarm 9/10
Kohntarkosz, Pt. 2 9.5/10
Coltrane sundia ... read more