Spectrum – War Sucks EP [Mind Expansion, 2009]
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The new 4 track EP from SPECTRUM titled WAR SUCKS is due for release on Mind Expansion records records on April 23rd in both 12inch colored vinyl & C.D. formats with free download .
The EP features two covers – sonic’s re-worked version of the Red Crayola classic WAR SUCKS and Laurie Anderson’s overlooked gem WALKING & FALLING ,plus two originals OVER & OVER and RAZZLE DAZZLE MIND .
Between the four tracks it covers the whole gamut of SPECTRUM’s unique & influential take on Pop , Psychedelia ,Rock & Experimental formats . Known for pushing the boundaries with experimental music whilst also writing pop styled classics such as How You Satisfy Me and highly charged songs like Revolution the EP draws together the best of SPECTRUM’s material hinting at the variety of songs that will feature on the album due for release at the later in the year.
WAR SUCKS see’s the band psychedelically stormtroop through the Red Crayola classic accompanied by nebelwerfer strains – a kind of ‘Stalin organ’ used in WW2 by the Germans to invoke as much chaos , noise and fear as possible blended with the overhead scream of a Stuka dive-bomber. The combination of the over-driven guitar sound, crashing cymbals and apocalyptic vocal with these screaming sound effects makes for a unique & compelling sound experience.
RAZZLE DAZZLE MIND finds the band on instrumental form , with this classic Stooges meets Stereolab track – a vocal version is expected for the new l.p.
WALKING & FALLING is an inspired cover of Laurie Anderson’s spoken word piece from 1980 , taking the track to a stunning conclusion only hinted at in the original . Intense delay feedback melding with Sonic’s trademark Vox repeater tone creates atmosphere in this sensitive and pulsing track.
It seamlessly segues into the final track , a Spectrum Original OVER & OVER –highly reminiscent of Playing With Fire era SPACEMEN 3 & at least the equal to songs such as ‘Let me down gently’ & ‘How does it feel’.
Strikingly sleeved in collaboration with Swiss artist Ivan Liechti from the design studio DIY (www.diy.li) It features psychedelic , candy-coloured artwork based on the unusual zig-zag ‘Razzle-Dazzle’ deception camouflage used in WW1 and WW2 .
The vinyl comes in custom pressed blended colors with matching sleeve artwork.
The EP will be out on Mind Expansion records
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