To Last Sigh
Released
2000
Label
Malignant Antibody
A Side Label of
Malignant Records
Reviewed by
Alexander
Visit
Skincage
Last Edit/Update
16 December, 2000
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Track Listing
1. Alphaleph
2. Parasight
3. An Homage To Pestilence
4. Tulpatulku
5. Giza
6. Household Of Gods
7. Relapse
8. Regenesis
9. Makkat Bekhorot
10. Struck By The Arrows Of Artemis
11. The Bruised Mandala
One of the most eclectic releases I have received, Jon Ray AKA Skincage, sends the listener into an aural world of twisted soundscapes, vibrating swirling timbre, delicate atmospheres and spooky yet reverent vox. Stemming from North Carolina, USA, Jon Ray has proven to be an effective and diligent composer in electronic experimental music with Axon, the first release on Malignant Records Antibody. The music of Axon is fascinating. The tracks are very diverse with sounds ranging from Celtic violin backed with dark textured ambience, "An Homage To Pestilence", slow waves of rhythms, swaying melodies, synthscapes, growling gurgles, GOA tinged beats, noisy but gentle insertions, sampling, lots of looping and layering, clinks and clanks, and background vox that sends chills to the bone. Rays' sense of programming is incredible. Phil Easter [Iron Halo Device, Stone Glass Steel, Malignant Records], who mastered the CD, did, as usual, a superb job on Axon. This release is totally recommended for the experimental electro fan. Suggested use: headphones, background music, kick back and space out, DJ air play, seances, getting rid of unwanted guests [turn it up], and with an occasional or frequent bowl of your best ganja, whichever you prefer, or simply none at all ! Hail SKINCAGE! Excellent release. *drool* Axon is hauntingly beautiful and knows no boundaries. It's timeless. Read our Interview with Jon Ray of SKINCAGE
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