Music Reviews

Final

Solaris

AlleySweeper/Invisible

This is a re-release/pressing of Justin Broadrick’s Final project. Those who know me know that I am a big fan (if not huge) of noise and ambience, and Justin Broadrick knows how to do it. Very similar to Lab Report, without the dark overtones. Sounds float and dance around with such power, intensity, and beauty that I can peacefully relax and melt into a couch. Solaris is on AlleySweeper Records, and like all the releases on ASR, there isn’t a weak track at all. There are very few musicians and labels out there that could boast such a thing. Neither ASR nor Broadrick boast about this, but I will. If you find an ASR release or one that Justin has been on, you are in for a treat. Check it out. Invisible Records, P.O. Box 16008, Chicago, IL 60616; http://www.invisiblerecords.com


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