Circle of Dust
Machines of our Disgrace
13 Track Album
FIXT
Release Date: 9th December 2016
Written for RAMzine
Circle of Dust – New York, USA
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Genre: Industrial, Electronic Metal
Biography:
“Circle of Dust, the 90s industrial/electronic-rock project created by visionary artist/producer Klayton, marked the beginning of the musical career of the man who later went on to create independent success as Celldweller, as well as forming his own label - FiXT. Along with four full-length Circle of Dust albums in the 90s (Circle of Dust, Brainchild, Metamorphosis, Disengage), Klayton created a side-project under the name Argyle Park, which featured a vast collection of guest collaborators, including Tommy Victor of Prong, J.G. Thirlwell of Foetus and Mark Salomon (Stavesacre/Crucified).
Locked away collecting "dust" for 20+ years, the rights to the Circle of Dust & Argyle Park albums were unavailable to Klayton as the original labels they were signed to shut down in the mid-90s. After 2 decades of pursuing a deal to regain ownership of the albums, Klayton was finally able to reclaim the rights in 2015.
As Klayton began planning the remastering and re-release of the original albums, a new idea began to grow. He decided to not only re-release each album but to fully resurrect the project and create a new full-length Circle of Dust album, to be released December 2016, nearly 20 years after the last Circle of Dust release.
Not only are all the re-releases being remastered, but each will include demos, unreleased bonus tracks, acoustic/alternate versions of tracks as well as some new remixes, with each album being released every 8 weeks, starting with the Self-Titled on March 4th, 2016!”
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From the off the angst and industrial swipes are engaging and play out with a surge of vengeance and ambience. The title track Machines of our Disgrace harbours a clinical approach that is cold and unemotional although the fascinating swipes of rhythms collide with a lively melody and clean vocal, however, urgent and niggling. The twists in the tracks bury like worms into the skin and flirt with the audial membranes. Contagion holds a malignant chug that bruises with contempt for its contemporaries as the perfect melodic lures become apparent and possess a rich and satisfying swagger. Embracing Entropy has a simply pulsating rhythm that is exciting and roars with addictive moments. Humanarchy flows with a deep rhythmic punch and gruff demonic growl which is aesthetically pleasing to the ears. Signal sends out a warning of an imminent nuclear attack that can strike anytime. Alt-Human overflows with bristling rhythms and is infused with a fantastic chorus that no doubt will be a floor gatherer! It will certainly not tow the line anytime soon! Superb track! Hive Mind reminds us that only the strong survive. It is just pure emotion with a haunting melody. Outside In gives out a spacey feel and an Eastern urgency, with soft vocals and a haunting provocation. Neurachem takes on a darker edge that turns even bolder as the track unfolds and brings with it some clanking fiery rhythms. K-OS is a menagerie of sounds that fuse together with lively acclaim. Neophyte further igniting its engaging rhythm and melodious beats it pulses out its vibrant energy and throttles with a primal instinct. Malacandra taps into a resonating surge that breeds pure angst. It holds a very dark emotion that enslaves a wiry sound.
Not very often do I get to review industrial electronic metal, so when it does comes along, it needs to be savoured and fully experienced. The lush keyboard rhythms can portray sadness, happiness, uplifting connotations and downright haunting passages. This album can and indeed should bring you to your knees and your senses because there is so much to enjoy within each track. It’s harsh and bitter coldness can warm up in an instant or turn dark and devious, there’s no telling with Industrial electronica, it’s the element of surprise that keeps it refreshing.
The tonal splendour can take on various twists and turns as the melodic hunger reinforces the wealth of its addiction!
10/10
Track List:
Re-Engage
Machines in our Disgrace
Contagion
Embracing Entropy
Humanarchy
Signal
Alt-Human
Hive Mind
Outside In
Neurachem
k-OS
Neophyte
Malacandra
Member:
Klayton
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