REVIEW: MNPLTR - PRTTP

 

MNPLTR - PRTTP (Precipice Recs, 2001):

Track List: 1- cnfssn, 2- ftrlf, 3-ctchr, 4- mn, 5-pdwn,, 6- prnd, 7- nw wrld, 8- cls, 9- dlr, 10- ngl, 11- rmt, 12- shttr

Why the hell this band does not use vowels in the titles of his songs and in all the booklet?? Why?? In fact the name of the band would Manipulator if all the vowels were there. Well, I don´t know, but the music here is strange too. Somewhat industrial, somewhat trance. But I like it! From the start with "Cnfssn" (confession?, confussion?) with its electronic beats and the vocals that are sometimes singed, sometimes whispered. Track number two "Ftrlf" is heavier with distorted guitars, but the electronics and industrial sounds are still all over the place. The music here is really experimental (in some passages the singer reminds me of John Wetton in the great King Crimson album "Red"). One fundamental thing here is the electronic percussion that is heavily used aontrasting with calm vocals. A strange CD but all people who like experimental music will love it. Favorite tracks: "Ctchr", "pdwn" and "Shttr". Contact : precipice@mindspring.com