possess
after being introduced to bombardier by unit’s excellent “xxxd generation” comp, I have embarked on a search for more band’s material. this brought me to isolate records (that released impressive venetian snares cd) and its offspring dyslexic response that released this record.
the sound of bombardier is quite distinct, built around twisted drum&bass-based percussion with dense overdriven guitar-sounding passages, mixed with chaotic vocal samples and plenty of clashing noisy frequencies and some deep bass lines. on “sickness” a nice distant string adds depth to the track, backed by slow twisted drum&bass-like percussion that is punching and stabbing with somewhat monotonous yet quite addictive persistence. “unchosen” continues with quite intense and almost groovy rhythm. deep bass, plenty of clashing noises and relentless rhythms – a great example of distorted beats and twisted, mutated drum&bass.
“possess” by 13th hour is a mass of broken drum&bass percussion, cut-up beats and chaotic structure. it is too disjointed to be catchy, but the coolness factor is what the band is shooting for, unloading on the listener a vast array of sonic treats that attempt to keep you interested throughout both tracks.
overall it is a nice split vinyl with bombardier material that makes it worth your while; yet another example of distorted noisy attitude that is so dear to many of us.