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  • Tom Furgas & Chris Phinney – Crepusculum Tempus (Digital, 2022)

    Tom Furgas & Chris Phinney – Crepusculum Tempus (Digital, 2022)

    #5121

    ARTISTS/LABEL NOTES:

    A collaboration between Tom Furgas & Chris Phinney of glitch & minimalist synths, with fx. Tom Furgas – glitch electronics with Soundplant sampler. cover art. Chris Phinney, synths,fx, final mix & production at Harsh Reality Music. Recorded November, 2022 tomfurgas1.bandcamp.com

    GAJOOB REVIEW BY BRYAN BAKER:

    Chris Phinney’s recent collaborations have him painting a coating of ambient drone synths as a bed for his collaborators to either walk on top or to add additional layers ambience; often both. On this album, Furgas offers a set of glitch electronics and samples that sputter randomly throughout Phinney’s subdued atmospheric washes, making for a beautiful sound(e)scape. –Reviewed by Bryan Baker .

    Media: Digital.

    PRICE: $1

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    Bandcamp URL: https://harshrealitymusic.bandcamp.com/album/crepusculum-tempus

  • Jim Of Seattle On Songfight

    Jim Of Seattle On Songfight

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  • Mental Anguish – Vagrant Series Volume One (2022)

    Mental Anguish – Vagrant Series Volume One (2022)

    Digital 5110

    REVIEW:

    This is a new series of releases from Mental Anguish on Brazilian netlabel Grimm Goat Records, one each week beginning October 2022 and ending I’m not sure when. To my ears, these four 10-minute pieces in the first column in Mental Anguish’s new Vagrant series are a shimmering kind of electronic ambient noise with musical patterns shifting in a cascade of pulsating sonics surrounded by the groans of the damned. The pieces end in a sudden way, almost like a choke, to start again with a renewed burst. –Reviewed by Bryan Baker, 2022

    Released on Digital.

    Visit Grimm Goat Records

    Bandcamp URL: https://grimmgoatrecords.bandcamp.com/album/vagrant-series-volume-one

  • Ian M Bailey – You Paint the Pictures (2022 CD)

    Ian M Bailey – You Paint the Pictures (2022 CD)

    CD 5106

    Kool Kat’s Press Release

    On You Paint The Pictures, Ian M Bailey has once again teamed up with Scotland’s songsmith and Cosmic Rough Rider Daniel Wylie to deliver another 11 co-written tracks of beautifully melodic and well crafted songs. Recorded and produced at Ian’s home studio in England, the album is rich in melody and interwoven with Ian’s trademark 12 string Rickenbacker, adding its unmistakable jangle to the blend of bass, drums, keys and harmonies all of which are provided by Ian whilst Alan Gregson adds string sections and pedal steel guitar. The album is musically inspired by such greats as The Byrd’s, The Doors, The Association, The Beatles, The Jayhawks, R.E.M, Santana, The Moody Blues and Gene Clark.”

    GAJOOB’s Review

    Bailey’s new CD is, indeed, a combination of all those influences and people who are fans of such things (like me) will get into this as well. And this one is well worth adding to that part of your collection; I find myself returning to it often. It stands on its own due to Bailey’s strong melodies and frequently surprising instrumental touches that make this one a keeper. – Bryan Baker, GAJOOB #12, 2022

  • Tangerine by Dave Fuglewicz

    Tangerine by Dave Fuglewicz

  • Jack Hertz – Time Jewels

    Jack Hertz – Time Jewels

    From Aural Films

    A5096

    NOTES:

    The first images from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) are beyond words. This is where sound comes in. Jack Hertz shares his sonic impressions of these jewels from the beginning of time. Click on each track to see more information about the first images from JWST.

    REVIEW:

    “Time Jewels” by Jack Hertz is a captivating sonic journey that immerses the listener in a world of intricate soundscapes. As a longtime contact for GAJOOB, dating back to his days as a founder in chief of the Poison Plant music label, Hertz exhibits an unquestionable mastery over his craft in this album.

    The album, hosted on Bandcamp, explores the concept of time through a series of atmospheric compositions that spark the imagination and transport listeners to different dimensions. Each track is like a precious gem, unique and multifaceted, reflecting Hertz’s exploration of time as an abstract concept.

    Hertz’s signature style, characterized by its experimental edge and deep emotional resonance, shines throughout the album. The tracks are layered with a variety of sounds that create a rich tapestry of auditory experience. Hertz skillfully manipulates sound to produce tracks that are both complex and accessible, challenging yet soothing.

    The album’s production quality is top-notch, with each sound meticulously crafted and positioned for maximum impact. The result is a cohesive body of work that feels both intimate and expansive, personal yet universal.

    “Time Jewels” is a testament to Jack Hertz’s creative prowess and his ability to push the boundaries of music. It’s an album that demands attention and rewards the listener with its depth and complexity. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Hertz or new to his work, “Time Jewels” is a sonic experience you don’t want to miss.

    –Reviewed by Bryan Baker .

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    Released on Digital.

    PRICE: $2 or more

    Bandcamp URL: https://auralfilms.bandcamp.com/album/time-jewels

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  • The Bim Prongs/Furchick – EC Split 15

    The Bim Prongs/Furchick – EC Split 15

    GAJOOB Archive #4210

    from Electronic Cottage | Digital Download

    Through nearly 30 albums that make up the EC Split series, Hal McGee has often made the pairing of artists an added experience to the album. W.A. Davison (The Bim Prongs) and Claire Pannell (Furchick) mine similar experimental veins in their own soundscapes. On this album, the differences to me are that Furchick’s “side” is three distinct pieces each with a different combination of sounds. Her approach is less loop-oriented than Davison’s here I think, but both collage sounds that revolve and call back. Both sides are filled with real sounds, while synthesized and manipulated textures seep into each mix as well. 

    https://halmcgee.bandcamp.com/album/ec-split-15

  • Mail – Dave Fuglewicz – Underlight

    Mail – Dave Fuglewicz – Underlight

    I open a package from Dave Fuglewicz containing his CD, Underlight.

  • Swinebolt 45 – Jeering At Shamen

    Swinebolt 45 – Jeering At Shamen

    (cassette, 1988) No.1813

    This tape consists of previously released material, condensed for Al’s SOP label.  A pretty fair electronic excursion, but rather unmemoriable.  There’s some nice subtlety here and there, and a little grappling with peaks.  Good for background– and that’s probably the whole point.  

    Bryan Baker, GAJOOB #4

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