Youth Of The Beast - Lantern (2007) (7")

Youth Of The Beast
Lantern (2007, Arbor)

"Serving up a severely skronk-a-delic breed of free improv noise-jazz, Lantern is the first vinyl release from Andy Spore (Raccoo-oo-oon). Trudging tribal percussion, piercing feedback, screeching noise-bleed mixer rape and a spastic saxophone shakedown; total sonic assault! Wail on my friends, and dig these maxed out grooves!" - DD

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NON - Sick Tour (1985)

NON
Sick Tour (1985, Staalplaat)

"Some live Boyd Rice for all you ugly, ugly people! Wavering between throbbing pulse and static cacophony; Sick Tour is harsh noise that is both rhythmic and spatial. Very good indeed, as with most NON, so chew it loud my brethren!" - DD

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Spine Scavenger - Weighted Ghost (2008) (Cass.)

Spine Scavenger
Weighted Ghost (2008, Hanson Records)

"Spine Scavenger is my favourite Dilloway project, usually very peaceful while still replete with a caustic fuzz. Here, Dilloway plays the protagonist of a distant future, traversing barren terrain in a hovering speed-demon. A-Side sounds like our hero racing through sandstorm with some malnourished populous detector, in search of the Lost City. On B-Side Dilloway finally makes his way out of the dust and hits the pavement in a 16-bit parallel universe. Eventually reaching the City, he finds that everything is dead. We conclude with our hero again reaching into the void, left to wander for eternity. Dig it!" - DD

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The Keggs - To Find Out (1967) (7")

The Keggs
To Find Out (1967, Unknown) (Re-issued by Orbit)

"This is literally one of the greatest garage 45's of all-time. Seriously raucous and fuzzed out genius! As soon as the opening vocal howl rips through your speakers, and the drums start to thud and pounce, and the guitar forces your body to contort into primitive patterns of rapture, you'll wish you could time-warp back to the basement/garage/living room that these dudes were jamming in and convince them to put out 15 full length LP's. If you haven't dug it, dig it NOW." - DD

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Bent Wind - Sussex (1969)

Bent Wind
Sussex (1969, Acme)

"Sussex is loaded with supremely fuzzed-out, Canadian-hippy, blues rock of the highest grade. Though technically sufficient, I find the band maintains a certain naiveté or charm more frequently reserved for outsider music. Wholly enjoyable! If you don't love it at first keep listening, you'll not want it to end. Definitely a new favourite of mine!" - DD

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Half Japanese - Sing No Evil (1984)

Half Japanese
Sing No Evil (1984, Drag City)

"Freewheeling, psychedelic, skronk and bang, thrusting and wailing into the street: fat bass lines that walk a hundred miles, horns honking in a joyous release. Half Japanese are diverse, spontaneous, and totally rad romantics. Chew it loud and swallow my fuglies!" - DD

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In Camera - Fin (1982)

In Camera
Fin (1982, 4AD)

"Originally recorded as a BBC session, this dark and brooding, new wave, post-punk, discordant rock and roll mess of beauty will get your blood boiling and toes tapping. Reminiscent at times of The Birthday Party, though more so Joy Division and the like. Dig it rough and gruff billy goats!" - DD

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Seth Nehil - Knives (2010) (LP)

Seth Nehil
Knives (LP) (2010, Senufo Editions)

"Among many things, Seth Nehil is a composer of soundscapes. In his own words, this record is inspired by 'cinematic sound design, hip hop music production, musique concrete and noir films'. It is a brilliant piece of work, well worth anyone's time who may be interested in sonic capabilities. Listen and enjoy!" - DD

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INU - Ushiwakamaru Nametottara Dotsuitaru Zo (1984) (LP)

INU
Ushiwakamaru Nametottara Dotsuitaru Zo (LP) (1984, Unknown)

"A wild and primitive festival of punk infested sludge (not dissimilar in tone and fervor to Amon Düül's Psychedelic Underground), this is quite far from INU's previous work, Meshi Kuuna!. With brute force and desperate yelps Machida Machizō throws away his pop sensibilities and gets down and dirty. Recorded live in 1979. Chew the fat fucking jams!" - DD

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The Cake - The Cake (1967) (LP)

The Cake
The Cake (LP) (1967, Decca)

"The Cake were a 60's girl group with tremendous vocal melodies (at times reminiscent of The Shangri-Las) and impeccable hooks, complete with shimmering orchestral arrangements. Combining original material with several R&B standards, they set themselves apart from other girl groups of the time. This record is far too under-appreciated so dig it loud and proud folks!" - DD

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Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti - House Arrest (2006)

Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti
House Arrest (2006, Paw Tracks)

"Ariel Pink is a contemporary anomaly, composing his own brand of 80's infused, AM pop hits. House Arrest is my favourite of his albums, with some of his greatest songs (Interesting Results, Every Night I Die At Miyagis, Oceans Of Weep). You may already love him or hate him, whatever the case if you haven't listened to this entire record please do." - DD

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Mahogany Brain - With (Junk-Saucepan) When (Spoon-Trigger) (1971)

Mahogany Brain
With (Junk-Saucepan) When (Spoon-Trigger) (1971, Futura Records)

"Mahogany Brain were a supremely enjoyable experimental mind-fuck led by troubadour Michel Bulteau in an attempt to merge poetry and music. Totally fractured, though entirely capable, psychedelic scrawl inspired by The Velvet Underground and Captain Beefheart. Dig in momma's and poppa's!" - DD

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Merzbow - Yoshinotsune (2004)

Merzbow
Yoshinotsune (2004, Clu Clux Clam)

"This is quite different from most Merzbow records (that I've heard). Falling somewhere between ambient & cacophonous, Yoshinotsune is a tremendously entrancing series of atonal drones. The first track contains a tribal drum pulse which is attacked by fierce fuzz shots and sounds somewhat like an anthem of the Machine Army. The rest is what might ensue after the Machine Army takes over. I fucking love this record!" - DD

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Thurston Moore - Flipped Out Bride (2006)

Thurston Moore
Flipped Out Bride (2006, Blossoming Noise)

"A stunned pulse, quivering in urgent though subtle malevolence. The drone, though seemingly omnipotent, is wavering: at times retreating to a gentle hum or mere flicker. I love Thurston Moore in Sonic Youth but this is a much different and far more meditative affair." - DD

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Robbie Basho - Visions Of The Country (1978) (LP)

Robbie Basho
Visions Of The Country (LP) (1978, Windham Hill Records)

"Combining his sinfully elegant guitar work with a bellow reminiscent of a more virile John Jacob Niles (not to mention some beautiful piano), Basho manages to compose a delicate yet highly intricate sound that totally envelopes and swoons. I am forever indebted to Darcy at DIVORCE for turning me on to this raw power!" - DD

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Tonetta - 777 (2010)

Tonetta
777 (2010, Black Tent Press)

"Finally! An official Tonetta release! I've been waiting a long time for this and ordered as soon as it became available. Ripped from the free CD you get with the LP and including the same songs, this is an eclectic batch of lo-fi basement recordings; licentious and lurid, madman disco-pop, punk rock, head freak fuck tunes from Toronto, spanning over 25 years. If you don't yet own it buy it now! I can't wait for the sequel!" - DD

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Vincent Gallo - When (2001)

Vincent Gallo
When (2001, Warp Records)

"When is a gorgeous lot of love sick lullaby's courtesy of one of the more polarizing creative minds of our time. Owning over 30,000 LP's and one of the largest collections of musical and recording equipment in the world, Gallo's obvious love for music is apparent within these songs. His voice is like a tormented Chet Baker, while the instrumentation floats just as delicately in back. A truly haunted and alluring record." - DD

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Lydia Lunch - Queen Of Siam (1980) (LP)

Lydia Lunch
Queen Of Siam (LP) (1980, ZE Records)

"Speaking of no wave heart throbs, this is the Queen Mum! Sexy, mischievous, and always intriguing; Lydia Lunch brings us a bewitching, experimental, jazz-filled romp through the seedy alleys and murky clubs of New York City. Definitely her best album, and one of my favourites of the era! Dig it sleek ya fugly ducks!" - DD

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The Blue Humans - Clear To Higher Time (1992)

The Blue Humans
Clear To Higher Time (1992, New Alliance Records)

"Rudolph Grey (MARS/Red Transistor) brings us some enticing improvisational noise rock with the help of a few incredibly fine musicians, not to mention engineered by Jim Waters and produced by NY no wave heart throb Thurston Moore. Dig this before it digs you!" - DD

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Charles Manson - All The Way Alive (2003)

Charles Manson
All The Way Alive (2003, People's Temple Records)

"Aside from The Son Of Man, this would be my favourite Manson album. All The Way Alive features songs from his demo recording session on September 11, 1967. Some of these have been on other releases, but this is everything in one package including some very beautiful folk stuff, some absurdist-utopian free-form rants, and my personal favourite Bet You Think I Care. Dig it freewheelers and demons!" - DD

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Vincent Gallo - Recordings Of Music For Film (2002)

Vincent Gallo
Recordings Of Music For Film (2002, Warp Records)

"Love him or hate him, Vincent Gallo writes beautiful, seductive music which lulls the entire body. This collection covers all of his scored material from The Way It Is and Buffalo '66, as well as several songs he did for Downtown '81 and his short film If You Feel Froggy, Jump. Very much recommended for all yearning desire and personal reflection, as filmed by John Cassavetes." - DD

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tRANSELEMENt - Ouaqui Paetes (2001)

tRANSELEMENt
Ouaqui Paetes (2001, Self Released)

"In late 2001 I stumbled upon a tiny band in the UK making music unlike any I'd heard before. I found them on the now defunct MP3.com, at the time one of the few places to share music online. I managed to get some CDs in the mail along with a letter and was absolutely taken by their eclectic sound. Initially, I had planned on sharing their 8 Songs About Travel when I saw this. Ouaqui Paetes was my favourite of theirs & until now I hadn't a copy of my own. I haven't heard some of these songs in years and while listening today it brought the warmest smile to my face. I can only hope some of you enjoy this as much as I do. Truly one of the great lost gems of the decade!" - DD

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Y. Bhekhirst - Hot In The Airport (1986)

Y. Bhekhirst
Hot In The Airport (1986, HDG Records)

"Very much in a world of its own but loosely reminiscent of Mayo Thompson and Captain Beefheart. Jagged, unorthodox songwriting brilliance that I personally find hypnotizing. If you are anything like me you will strangely be pulled back to this album over and over again. There is something so unique about it that makes my panties wet. My pussy cries." - Modo

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Lewis - L'Amour (1983) (LP)

Lewis
L'Amour (LP) (1983, Private Press)

"Similar in mood to Arthur Russell and Nick Drake. Truthfully, I don't even want to talk about this album I just want to fade away in its world of sincerity. Like a glass of whiskey all by your lonesome. I'll meet you in the winter when the flakes are bigger than eyeballs and your footprints are reminders of your aimless drifting." - Modo

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Nocturnal Emissions - Drowning In A Sea Of Bliss (1992)

Nocturnal Emissions
Drowning In A Sea Of Bliss (1992, Touch) (Originally released on LP by Sterile Records, 1983)

"A killer collage of sound from the unparalleled and always inventive Nocturnal Emissions. Blistering drones created with found sound, distorted audio loops and a swirling blanket of fuzz make this a truly unique experience, even for NE. Chew it with vigor ya bloody fools!" - DD

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J.D. Emmanuel - Rain Forest Music (1981)

J.D. Emmanuel
Rain Forest Music (1981, North Star Productions)

"This is another of J.D. Emmanuel's releases that hasn't spread too far on the internet. Despite maintaining it's hypnotic power and mystic rhythm, the sounds on Rain Forest Music feel quite a bit more jovial in their display. Dig it sweetly little angels!" - DD

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J.D. Emmanuel - Trance-Formations I: Ancient Minimal Meditations (1986) (Cass.)

J.D. Emmanuel
Trance-Formations I: Ancient Minimal Meditations (Cass.) (1986, North Star Productions)

"Some inimitably transcendent minimalism from the always alluring J.D. Emmanuel. One of the the master's lesser known albums, I was surprised to learn this euphoric beast wasn't all over the internet. Dig it smooth and supple kind beings of the ethereal realms!" - DD

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Circle X - Untitled (1979) (EP)

Circle X
Untitled (EP) (1979, Self Released)

"Aggressive, snotty and totally discordant, Circle X's debut EP is a brutal excretion of penetrating punk rock beauty. Guitars screeching, vocals grinding; it's loud and obnoxious in all the right ways. Chew on it my beloved twats!" - DD

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REPOST: Simply Saucer - Cyborgs Revisited (1989)

Simply Saucer
Cyborgs Revisited (1989, Fist Puppet)

"Simply put, this is fucking super rad! It's garage-rock-psychedelic-Floydian-Velvets with a twist of Modern Lovers. The song Bullet Proof Nothing will make you wish you were this fucking cool! Get it, love it, obsess over it. Probably one of the best Canadian bands ever, definitely one of the best Canadian albums!" - DD

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Rip Rig + Panic - God (1981) (LP)

Rip Rig + Panic
God (LP) (1981, Virgin)

"Featuring members of The Pop Group, Rip Rig + Panic were an original breed mixing elements of dub and avande-garde jazz with a post-punk exuberance. At times dashing and raucous, at times infectiously groovy, at times even elegant, think Penguin Cafe Orchestra (Change Your Life), they always remained exciting and fresh. Chew on it fat mommas!" - DD

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