{"id":4541,"date":"2012-02-14T19:47:45","date_gmt":"2012-02-15T00:47:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/existest.org\/ee_v3\/?p=4541"},"modified":"2012-02-14T19:47:45","modified_gmt":"2012-02-15T00:47:45","slug":"va-blood-dirt-compilation-vol-1-cdr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/existest.org\/ee_v3\/?p=4541","title":{"rendered":"V\/A – Blood Dirt Compilation Vol. 1 CDR"},"content":{"rendered":"

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V\/A – Blood Dirt Compilation Vol. 1 CDR<\/p>\n

Owl Records\/Blood Dirt Cassettes<\/a><\/p>\n

Here’s a completely eclectic compilation covering folk, noise, indie rock, ambient, and experimental. This is really all over the place yet the material from each genre is of a decent quality. I might even go as far as to say the noise on here – Richard Ramirez, Black Leather Jesus – seems a bit out of place due to it’s S&M nature, aggression and stark contrasts between the other more musical works on the disc.<\/p>\n

After a track that is kind of a funny opener we are presented with the experimental wanderings of Buildings and Mountains. Following that is a psychedelic rock track from Bees\/\/\/ and then the noise blasts of Richard Ramirez. The pacing, being comprised of so many different styles is just odd, but I like each track on it’s own, it’s just so awkward placing it in the larger context of this varied compilation.<\/p>\n

Possibly the furthest step out here is the country\/blues tinged Hole in the Mountain<\/i> by Horseshoe Lounge Playboys. Although it’s a decent track, it stands on it’s own stylistically. Yet it’s another addition which adds to the unique character of the compilation.<\/p>\n

The packaging here leaves a lot to be desired. Although I suspect this is just a promo for what really is an online-only release as I can’t find any way to order the CDR anywhere. But, what the hell – it’s a way to get a review. Luckily the compilation is available for a free download here<\/a> so you can judge for yourself what you may think of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Composition:<\/td>\n\"★\"\"★\"\"★\"\"½\"\"☆\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sounds:<\/td>\n\"★\"\"★\"\"★\"\"½\"\"☆\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Production Quality:<\/td>\n\"★\"\"★\"\"★\"\"☆\"\"☆\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Concept:<\/td>\n\"★\"\"★\"\"½\"\"☆\"\"☆\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Packaging:<\/td>\n\"★\"\"½\"\"☆\"\"☆\"\"☆\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Overall Rating:<\/td>\n\"★\"\"★\"\"★\"\"☆\"\"☆\" <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

V\/A – Blood Dirt Compilation Vol. 1 CDR
\nOwl Records\/Blood Dirt Cassettes
\nHere’s a completely eclectic compilation covering folk, noise, indie rock, ambient, and experimental. This is really all over the place yet the material from each genre is of a decent quality. I might even go as far as to say the noise on here – Richard Ramirez, Black Leather Jesus – seems a bit out of place due to it’s S&M nature, aggression and stark contrasts between the other more musical works on the disc.
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