tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679256753829822948.post7882638677419663860..comments2024-03-27T23:36:01.433+01:00Comments on Terminal Sound Nuisance: Japanese Crust vs The World (part 11): Zoe "The last axe beat" Lp, 2004The Earslaughterershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02212895653381929613noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679256753829822948.post-60484293113630618492017-06-20T19:57:15.526+02:002017-06-20T19:57:15.526+02:00The metal crusties attack demo 2003 is really good...The metal crusties attack demo 2003 is really good. Wind intro and outro. And great art. I love the lp and cd. Heavy and dark, double bass drums in a very amebix and axe grinder style. I think it was Zoe and acrostix vocals that let me down. They weren't harsh enough for me I have the Zoe lp and seven inch and the acrostix seven inch. They're OK though. Just my least favorite to listen to for Japanese crust.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679256753829822948.post-62357352995854561322017-06-20T19:24:06.541+02:002017-06-20T19:24:06.541+02:00I have ordered the new ep. I have everything but t...I have ordered the new ep. I have everything but the 2002 metal crusties demo. Can't find it anywhere. But it all sounds good. All the stuff they did was to me like axe grinder rise of the serpent men. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679256753829822948.post-78582945174676879712017-06-18T19:59:46.721+02:002017-06-18T19:59:46.721+02:00I haven't heard everything Revölt did but I do...I haven't heard everything Revölt did but I do really like the "Metal crusties attack" (or something of that order) from 2002. The vinyl Lp was a bit of a let-down and one other album was too much on the doom-metal side of things for me (I don't dislike it but it is not really what I'm really looking and therefore haven't bought it). They apparently have a recent Ep out that I'd be curious to hear. The Earslaughterershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02212895653381929613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679256753829822948.post-37692606475302433292017-06-15T09:59:27.475+02:002017-06-15T09:59:27.475+02:00Revolt rules to me. Better than Zoe and acrostix f...Revolt rules to me. Better than Zoe and acrostix for me. Too much singy post punk in Zoe and acrostix didn't have a gruff baron voice that makes amebix so unique. Revolts song titles art and darkness and sound are what I love. Love all the cds and lpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679256753829822948.post-58862328052410834852017-06-15T09:56:08.726+02:002017-06-15T09:56:08.726+02:00I love the Japanese tribute to amebix. Balkans was...I love the Japanese tribute to amebix. Balkans wasn't great to me because it's wasn't crust bands covering the songs. Bunch of bands I've never heard of.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679256753829822948.post-78486981617937598292017-01-12T18:38:24.903+01:002017-01-12T18:38:24.903+01:00Man... I didn't really expect them to look tha...Man... I didn't really expect them to look that...evil? I suppose it is not that surprising given the themes of the songs but I did not expect spiky bracelets that massive... I haven't heard the other demos either and I suppose a vinyl (or even cd) anthology is not exactly in the works as I have never felt the band garnered much interest overall (a shame really).<br /><br />I am really not big on tributes. Discharge ones are usually fun but then covering Discharge is almost already a subgenre in itself so... I remember the Crucifx one to be really quite bad.The Earslaughterershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02212895653381929613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679256753829822948.post-36281264831363163472017-01-10T04:51:36.597+01:002017-01-10T04:51:36.597+01:00Yes, the Revolt - Gates of Holocaust album wasn...Yes, the Revolt - Gates of Holocaust album wasn't good. They have 5 total demo CDRs. I'm curious about the others. They also released a 7" this year. I highly recommend the "Revolt The previous night of doom 2015.10.18" video on youtube. Not necessarily for the music, but to get an idea of the type of band they are (and I found it darn funny). Roofing nails gauntlets are good humor.<br /><br />I can't say I like tribute albums myself. There are a few good ones, though. The Discharge one on Distortion. The aforementioned Balkans. The Kaaos 3x7" for the quality, unique takes on the band. I can't remember if the Japanese one dedicated to Poison Idea was any good. They certainly don't have a high success rate. -ZMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679256753829822948.post-77912232730582115302017-01-09T21:03:03.227+01:002017-01-09T21:03:03.227+01:00my band, or better say project is on balkan 2. tho...my band, or better say project is on balkan 2. those who believe shall die - the darkest hour. <br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceVEzXEcJ8Eaxegrinderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13016220486503244949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679256753829822948.post-20932614700753857252017-01-09T16:51:04.116+01:002017-01-09T16:51:04.116+01:00Thanks. It really depends on the band's overal...Thanks. It really depends on the band's overall musical concept I guess (assuming there is one worthy of exploration). I have realized with this series that these Japanese crust bands probably put a lot more thoughts into their names as meaning-conveyers than I originally thought... So if a quick analysis of the moniker is useful and can give keys to understand the music, I go for it. And let's be honest, I think it is really fun to do and it reminds me of literary studies.<br /><br />The demo is actually good, I do like it a lot but I am a little surprised at its relatively bad production (if you listen carefully, there is some unwanted feedback here and there, which is unexpected for such bands that tend to have a strong hold on their sound). But it is a potent, organic recording, I do dig it. I haven't heard Revolt in ages to be honest. I remember the cd you mention to be really quite good but the Lp that followed was a massive disappointment so I sadly discarded the band as a whole. I probably should give it a new listen, it has been a while...<br /><br />As for the Amebix tribute, the Japanese one is basicallu fanservice, which is fine with me to an extent and I like to cook with it playing in the background for instance. The Balkan one is certainly more interesting but I must admit that, while there were some fantastic tracks, others were lost to me... But again, I haven't played it in a while and I feel it is record worth dissecting and a strong tribute (I am not big on tributes but they are very interesting in terms of contextualized listening habits). The Earslaughterershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02212895653381929613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679256753829822948.post-18409453798632308042017-01-07T21:42:31.064+01:002017-01-07T21:42:31.064+01:00I really appreciate how you dissect and analyze mo...I really appreciate how you dissect and analyze monikers. Is that something you do innately, or is it something you purposely do for your writing? I have a rather quick and strong reaction to band names, but I have to admit there isn't a cerebral curiosity like you exhibit. Some good, handy information here as well. How the EPs of the same name came to be etc. I think I liked the demo more than you did. I received the Zoe demo and the Revolt - Metal Crusties Demo and Live (2002) at the same time. It was a good day for crust. I remember being disappointed in the Amebix tribute album. The Amebix Balkans blew it away, which was a big and pleasant surprise. I haven't heard Balkans V2 yet. -ZMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com