Monthly Archives: October 2011
The Life and Times of the Future Sound of London pt. 14
Artist: FSOL Title: Dead Cities Released: 1996 Label: Virgin, Astralwerks Format: CD, 2×12”, cassette, limited edition CD & booklet Genre: Experimental, ambient, IDM, abstract, leftfield This album grew out of the disdain the band felt for their own sound and … Continue reading
Insert Clever Pun about Hugh Laurie’s music and House M.D. Here
After a really long week full of ultra-long days at work that have left my head spinning and begging for time off, I awoke late today. I had a mere half hour to get myself together and out the door. … Continue reading
The Life and Times of the Future Sound of London, pt. 13
Artist: Semtex (FSOL) Title: We Have Explosive Released: 1996 Label: Virgin Format: 12” vinyl promo Genre: Breakbeat, techno, experimental Sneaking out just prior to the release of “Dead Cities” is this vinyl-only single, carefully disguised under the name Semtex. Presumably, … Continue reading
Into the Woods: An interivew with Second Thought
Finally, at long last, here is the interview with Ross baker of Second Thought. Me: You had mentioned you’ve been involved with the Second Thought project since 1999. What sort of gave rise to that? ST: An old friend of … Continue reading
The Deep Forest of Safernoc
Artist: Second Thought Title: Safernoc Released: 2011 Label: FSOLdigital, Jerky Oats Format: MP3, CDr Genre: ambient, experimental, modern/neo classical What better way to celebrate nearly 1100 page views than by scoping out the early 2011 release “Safernoc” by Second Thought? … Continue reading
Upcoming stuff
It’s been brutal pulling late shifts at work, hence the lack of posts over the last several days. While the job itself isn’t bad, the timing could be better. Anyway, coming up soon, I’ll have an interview with Second Thought … Continue reading
Under the Covers: Let It Be Revisited
Originally posted on my personal blog September 26th, 2010. I figured this release is relevant enough to repost here, especially since it’s a tribute album for the Beatles, and pretty soon, I’ll have a review up for the newest Nevermind … Continue reading
The Life and Time of the Future Sound of London, pt. 11 and 12
Artist: FSOL Title: The Far Out Son of Lung and the Ramblings of a Madman Released: 1995 Label: Virgin Format: 12”, CD, cassette Genre: IDM, abstract, ambient, experimental Allegedly, this single/EP was released to bridge the gap between the initial … Continue reading
sooner or later
Quick blurb before i head out the door… Some time in the near future, i hope to have a review up for the 7″ series and a few more FSOL albums. Also, we should see a post about Hypnolyze’s single … Continue reading
Scanning for Lifeforms: An Interview with Akkya
Again, sorry this is getting posted so late. The transition at my new job has been exhausting and though things are going well, I have been so burnt out from the long hours that I generally come home and face … Continue reading
