SUSPENDED ANIMATION

I personally have always had a hard time digesting 25+ album tracks in one go (no matter the length and style). For instance it took me weeks until I started to appreciate The Residents Commercial Album, same goes for Thordendal's Sol Niger Within. This album is hard to explain even after listening to it a couple of times, I still can't put my finger on it. My only possible conclusion is that there is no doubt that Patton was heavily influenced by John Zorn since Zorn is a master of short and crazy compositions that can be heard on his Naked City albums.

The short format that this album actually fits the lineup a whole lot better. For instance Dave Lombardo's drumming becomes even more energetic bringing out that distinct Slayer flavor that I was expecting of his. While Buzz Osborne and Trevor Dunn might sound a bit too much like Punk for my tastes Patton is always there to supervise the development by not letting it run over in one specific genre. The music always feels creative, playful and ... alive!

Although Suspended Animation might not be for everyone I still have to give it my warmest recommendations, but just be warned that this is not music that I recommend experiencing through passive listening. Check it out if you are a fan of crazy compositions and aren't afraid to undertake a demanding challenge.

***** star songs: 04/01/05 Friday (0:34) 04/03/05 Sunday (1:45) 04/06/05 Wednesday (2:25) 04/10/05 Sunday (2:19) 04/13/05 Wednesday (1:31)

**** star songs: 04/02/05 Saturday (2:10) 04/04/05 Monday (1:32) 04/07/05 Thursday (1:08) 04/08/05 Friday (1:09) 04/09/05 Saturday (1:17) 04/12/05 Tuesday (1:15) 04/14/05 Thursday (2:20) 04/15/05 Friday (0:39) 04/16/05 Saturday (0:49) 04/17/05 Sunday (0:45) 04/18/05 Monday (0:47) 04/19/05 Tuesday (0:40) 04/20/05 Wednesday (1:49) 04/21/05 Thursday (1:39) 04/22/05 Friday (2:05) 04/23/05 Saturday (0:58) 04/24/05 Sunday (1:48) 04/26/05 Tuesday (1:31) 04/27/05 Wednesday (1:12) 04/29/05 Friday (1:28) 04/30/05 Saturday (3:08)

*** star songs: 04/05/05 Tuesday (0:33) 04/11/05 Monday (2:17) 04/25/05 Monday (0:31) 04/28/05 Thursday (1:30)

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