Hey there folks. Sorry about the lack of updates, but I haven’t got any new CDs to review (although I did receive a CD case sans the CD) and am too lazy to keep up with the events and stuff. Also, I have been spending a lot of time pouring over Gothers.com which has continued to grow (293 bodies at last count – not huge, but not small). So if you are looking for where Igor’s chilling, head on down to the arena.
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The members of Stiff Valentine describe their blend of music as “industrial metal disco” (well that’s what some mag said), which rings true with their mix of electro, guttural screamo vocals and heavy guitar riffs found on their EP, Loveless. There is also a strong anger pumping through these songs as evidenced by the almost homicidal hatred of the number 23 in the bands opening track by the same name. The songs are a twisted mix of aggression with a strangely dancable beat thumping throughout the album.
Aside from Number 23 the band serves out a number gamboling vitriolic selection of songs.
The second track Absolution is a speedballing riot of a song, while Prison G starts as a slower somber track which explodes into a heavy rock part-way through. The forth track, Breaking Point, a quality hard electro piece, is followed by straight hard rock in Subsonic. The final song, Suck, is a fun speed rock piece.
Overall, I found this EP quite enjoyable and quite refreshing with tongue-in-cheek songs like Number 23 and Suck. The other songs also go down well on my iPod. Just don’t mention the number 23 around these guys.
Check them out at Stiff Valentine or on Myspace.
Loveless Tracks
1. Number 23
2. Absolution
3. Prison G
4. Breaking Point
5. Subsonic
6. Suck
Advertising various products and thinggies in the blog recently has helped me get a little online stash allowing for purchases of things like games and music. About two weeks ago I bought and downloaded Nine Inch Nails’ Ghosts I-IV purely instrumental release. I have listened to the entire series a couple of times and I have grown very fond of it. View full article »
This is just a small note to say that my social network site Gothers.com is now open. It is still in the beta stage, but seems stable enough for visitors.
Yes brethren, I have been touched by this thing called social networking and I have been working with new code to create a social network site. It will have the expected personal spaces, galleries, videos, music (if the artists apply) and more.
Give me about two weeks to get everything wired together. I think you will like it.
If you want me to buzz you direct upon opening the site just drop me a line to igor [at] jgoth.com
Igor walked offstage with an evil mwahahaha laugh.