Released
1997

Label
Metropolis Records

Reviewed by
Sin-tek

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Last Edit/Update
05 October, 1999

Out Out

Finched

Track Listing

1. radiovalkyrieone
2. finched
3. nevertell
4. p.a.b.
5. blinders
6. inthrees
7. flinch
8. pointedfingers
9. thewarning
10. finched.delusions
11. nevertell.instigator
12. thewarning.quagmire

"Mark Alan Miller, after puttering around in high school
and college with synths, programs, and the random
punk band, eventually decided to drop out to pursue a
career in music, both as a performer and as a recording
engineer. He currently co-owns a 24-track analog
recording studio in western Massachusets
(Northampton area) called the Slaughterhouse, so
named because the building it is in is in fact a
decommissioned slaughter facility. Miller describes
hanging cables on the dangling meathooks that are still
present in the building.
All of Miller's works are recorded in analog rather than
digital. Miller prefers its sound quality. It is at once
harsher, yet warmer. This is perhaps by virtue of its own
imperfections, being "clear" without being overly
"sharp".  Previous releases are coined as a blend between NIN and Leaether Strip." -- Metroplis web site

     "Finched" is certainly an interesting release blending the harsher sounds of electronics with a background of fast yet warmer beats, vocals lightly treated, and a continuous roll of things going on to keep up interest! Some tracks are slow and tasty, but most of the tracks on the release are in a very fast mode. I can see where some people think they hear Out Out is a cross between NIN and Leaether Strip. Beats are unrelenting, fast and linear in many tracks. Harsh synth is also an element in this release, crashing drum sounds...track six, "inthrees" definitely reminds me of some of Claus's work.
    Overall this is a great CD for a rave, party, or radio play. It's not something you would want to play while your parents are home ... just too noisy for them I think. Buzzing, clicks, crunch, drum programming to kick your butt in gear, and the vocals are sure to annoy. Get this release!