Surgyn - Feed Me Fame
Huge sentiment, which I have for musical projects from Scotland, in case of Surgyn does not matter. Since their release of the first single "Hit The Nerve" and debut album "Vanity" they are, in my opinion, next to Shiv -R revelation in near to industrial circles in recent years. Aesthetic revolution on the stage, in which electro-industrial/TBM have never been so transparent, accessible, simultaneously heavy, and hard trance as pathological. The first new material in two years, "Feed Me Fame", proves that, this judgment is not detached from reality, and the project succeeded in achieving an even higher level.
While "Vanity" presented partly heroin dirt, and partly anesthetic intoxication accompanying the desire for surgical intervention, so on "Feed Me Fame" we have the opportunity to admire their work done, which rose from the table and basks in the glow of cocaine, celebrity’s getting high. Face, on which powder is mixed with another, far more expensive substance, positioning in the evening near the nostrils, sparkling with golden glow in the spotlight in pores of the skin.
Short, disturbing intro with sounds that reminiscent of helicopter’s propeller is a needle, which quickly relieves alleged pain, before sharp cut of scalpel stimulates with heavy beat nerves in the deep layers of tissue. Remember Paris Hilton taking part in "Repo! The Genetic Opera"? "Feed Me Fame" addicts as zydrate (taken from the deads’ skulls and minds - to which words refer to) and leads to ecstasy, serving another doses to stimulate the body, introducing mind to a state of distraction. Characteristically rhythmic, clean vocal only enhances the narcotic effect. This is a potential hit that should not leave one indifferent, given in addition to excellent, blunt sarcasm infiltrating the text and adding focus to already decent audible surgical tool, which sews in one club weight with dark, charismatic melody – additionally female, feisty vocal that highlights phrase and passed through a filter high notes in the chorus, sometimes repeating it in the background, sometimes composing it into the beat’s structure, adding to composition a specific tinsel. That is less raw material, more melodic, you can say: improved in comparison to first tracks. Consistency in building atmosphere and club power can give Surgyn a chance - if they maintain to keep similar level throughout the new album - of beating the recent achievements of many known bands of that genre.
Combination of danceable industrial with hard trance form gives a wide room to display, when it comes to remixes. However there are no extravagances, making a safe selection of projects from dark stage, but the solution gives a range only in the first division. Noisuf -X does not provide surprises, remix typical for that project changes cuts while anesthesia for more powerful, painful impact with full consciousness. Minimizes trance influences (for those, who like merciless solutions), contrary to Rotersand that exhibits them. It might not be a display of their incredible skills, but great shape, yes. Although I have an idea, how generally band’s remixes sound like, they can always surprise you. Cocaine was changed to ecstasy, and to futurepop was interwoven fun, sense of humor (note the breakdown).
Additionally the deluxe edition includes "400" and "Aesthetics" in live versions. Purists may complain about some aspects of these recordings (including vocals), but as a sample of the band performance during show it works – performance turns out to be more aggressive than on the studio material. Involvement in the interaction with audience also draws attention. Maybe it is time for a general European tour?
What can I say? Feed me Surgyn!
Tracklist:
01. Feed Me Fame
02. Feed Me Fame (NOISUF-X Remix)
03. Feed Me Fame (ROTERSAND Rework)
04. 400 (live at Resistanz Festival, 2013)
05. Aesthetics (live at Resistanz Festival, 2013)
Other articles:
While "Vanity" presented partly heroin dirt, and partly anesthetic intoxication accompanying the desire for surgical intervention, so on "Feed Me Fame" we have the opportunity to admire their work done, which rose from the table and basks in the glow of cocaine, celebrity’s getting high. Face, on which powder is mixed with another, far more expensive substance, positioning in the evening near the nostrils, sparkling with golden glow in the spotlight in pores of the skin.
Short, disturbing intro with sounds that reminiscent of helicopter’s propeller is a needle, which quickly relieves alleged pain, before sharp cut of scalpel stimulates with heavy beat nerves in the deep layers of tissue. Remember Paris Hilton taking part in "Repo! The Genetic Opera"? "Feed Me Fame" addicts as zydrate (taken from the deads’ skulls and minds - to which words refer to) and leads to ecstasy, serving another doses to stimulate the body, introducing mind to a state of distraction. Characteristically rhythmic, clean vocal only enhances the narcotic effect. This is a potential hit that should not leave one indifferent, given in addition to excellent, blunt sarcasm infiltrating the text and adding focus to already decent audible surgical tool, which sews in one club weight with dark, charismatic melody – additionally female, feisty vocal that highlights phrase and passed through a filter high notes in the chorus, sometimes repeating it in the background, sometimes composing it into the beat’s structure, adding to composition a specific tinsel. That is less raw material, more melodic, you can say: improved in comparison to first tracks. Consistency in building atmosphere and club power can give Surgyn a chance - if they maintain to keep similar level throughout the new album - of beating the recent achievements of many known bands of that genre.
Combination of danceable industrial with hard trance form gives a wide room to display, when it comes to remixes. However there are no extravagances, making a safe selection of projects from dark stage, but the solution gives a range only in the first division. Noisuf -X does not provide surprises, remix typical for that project changes cuts while anesthesia for more powerful, painful impact with full consciousness. Minimizes trance influences (for those, who like merciless solutions), contrary to Rotersand that exhibits them. It might not be a display of their incredible skills, but great shape, yes. Although I have an idea, how generally band’s remixes sound like, they can always surprise you. Cocaine was changed to ecstasy, and to futurepop was interwoven fun, sense of humor (note the breakdown).
Additionally the deluxe edition includes "400" and "Aesthetics" in live versions. Purists may complain about some aspects of these recordings (including vocals), but as a sample of the band performance during show it works – performance turns out to be more aggressive than on the studio material. Involvement in the interaction with audience also draws attention. Maybe it is time for a general European tour?
What can I say? Feed me Surgyn!
Tracklist:
01. Feed Me Fame
02. Feed Me Fame (NOISUF-X Remix)
03. Feed Me Fame (ROTERSAND Rework)
04. 400 (live at Resistanz Festival, 2013)
05. Aesthetics (live at Resistanz Festival, 2013)
Other articles:
- Surgyn - Envy - 2015-01-22 (Music reviews)
