frequen-C & TC75 - Collaboral Damage
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"Collaboral Damage" by frequen-C & TC75 is a labyrinthine exploration of industrial soundscapes and rhythmic noise, a sonic construction as jagged and unrelenting as barbed wire. It is an album that forgoes traditional compositional regularities in favor of stark, contrasting elements, weaving a dense tapestry of harshness and emotional resonance.
TC75’s vocal performance here is anything but subdued. Despite the overwhelming sonic machinery at play, his voice manages to rise above it, commanding the chaos with raw intensity. Tracks like "Now I Need You" erupt with dissonant industrial elements, while the hypnotic pulse of "When You Go" exudes a dark, mesmerizing energy. The interplay of emphatic vocal delivery with sharp, minimalist beats creates a striking tension, embodying the album’s gritty, angular identity.
At its core, the album leans heavily into industrial and noise aesthetics, offering a bold and challenging auditory experience. It demands attention, as it oscillates between abrasive rhythmic dissonance and haunting, stripped-down industrial structures. This deliberate shift in sonic direction can be attributed to frequen-C’s intricate production, which deftly constructs an atmosphere that is as unsettling as it is intriguing.
The remixes add another layer of depth and versatility. Ner/Ogris tempers the raw energy of "The Quietest Scream," reshaping it into a darkly entrancing, rhythm-driven piece. Spherical Disrupted’s reimagining of "Now I Need You" infuses an enigmatic electronic edge, transforming the original into a hypnotic, almost cinematic experience. On the more extreme end, Maschinenkrieger KR52 delivers a ferocious reinterpretation of "Come Closer," pushing the boundaries of distortion and noise into outright chaos even master Merzbow could appreciate.
Despite its uncompromising harshness, Collaboral Damage isn’t about disarray for its own sake. Every track is meticulously crafted, revealing a layered depth that rewards careful listening. TC75’s evocative themes of existential unease and emotional unrest are heightened by the album’s uncompromising textures, marking this as one of his most daring collaborations.
This isn’t an album for the faint-hearted or those seeking electro-fueled comfort. Instead, it thrives in experimental territory, aligned with the ethos of festivals and labels dedicated to the darker, edgier side of industrial and noise. It rejects simplicity, challenging the listener with its dense complexity and relentless energy.
In the end, Collaboral Damage is a powerful and unflinching album. Its deliberate intensity challenges the listener at every turn, rewarding those who embrace its raw energy and complexity.
Tracklist:TC75’s vocal performance here is anything but subdued. Despite the overwhelming sonic machinery at play, his voice manages to rise above it, commanding the chaos with raw intensity. Tracks like "Now I Need You" erupt with dissonant industrial elements, while the hypnotic pulse of "When You Go" exudes a dark, mesmerizing energy. The interplay of emphatic vocal delivery with sharp, minimalist beats creates a striking tension, embodying the album’s gritty, angular identity.
At its core, the album leans heavily into industrial and noise aesthetics, offering a bold and challenging auditory experience. It demands attention, as it oscillates between abrasive rhythmic dissonance and haunting, stripped-down industrial structures. This deliberate shift in sonic direction can be attributed to frequen-C’s intricate production, which deftly constructs an atmosphere that is as unsettling as it is intriguing.
The remixes add another layer of depth and versatility. Ner/Ogris tempers the raw energy of "The Quietest Scream," reshaping it into a darkly entrancing, rhythm-driven piece. Spherical Disrupted’s reimagining of "Now I Need You" infuses an enigmatic electronic edge, transforming the original into a hypnotic, almost cinematic experience. On the more extreme end, Maschinenkrieger KR52 delivers a ferocious reinterpretation of "Come Closer," pushing the boundaries of distortion and noise into outright chaos even master Merzbow could appreciate.
Despite its uncompromising harshness, Collaboral Damage isn’t about disarray for its own sake. Every track is meticulously crafted, revealing a layered depth that rewards careful listening. TC75’s evocative themes of existential unease and emotional unrest are heightened by the album’s uncompromising textures, marking this as one of his most daring collaborations.
This isn’t an album for the faint-hearted or those seeking electro-fueled comfort. Instead, it thrives in experimental territory, aligned with the ethos of festivals and labels dedicated to the darker, edgier side of industrial and noise. It rejects simplicity, challenging the listener with its dense complexity and relentless energy.
In the end, Collaboral Damage is a powerful and unflinching album. Its deliberate intensity challenges the listener at every turn, rewarding those who embrace its raw energy and complexity.
1. The Quietest Scream
2. Something
3. Now I Need You
4. When You Go
5. Come Closer
6. They Want It All
7. Lost in This Moment (So Serene)
8. The Final Twitch
9. The Quietest Scream (NER\OGRIS Remix)
10. Now I Need You (Lapse of Time Mix by Spherical Disrupted)
11. Come Closer (Maschinenkrieger KR52 RMX2)
https://tc75.bandcamp.com/album/collaboral-damage
Label: 9XO Media
Release Date: December 1, 2024
