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SURGE ZONE (remastered 2021)

by Northern Machine

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Crack Side Out 03:12
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2.
Sweatbox 03:31
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3.
Under The Mattress 01:54
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4.
Experimental Populace 04:21
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Sunken Causeway 03:53
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Alfama 03:32
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Crack Side In 06:08
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Red Caps 06:38
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Abyssal Fauna 09:58
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Sea Sing Sleep 08:18
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11.
Bow, Scrape + Exit 01:45
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about

Recorded May 1992 - October 1994 at The Cement Trap, Brooklyn, NY, and Meatlocker Studio, Norwalk, CT. Initially released on cassette and later as a very limited edition CD (20 copies?) Remastered December 2020 at Savage Midrange Audio Playroom, Alexandria, VA.

WHAT DID THEY SAY?
"From the harsh and piercing tones of the opener ('Crack Side Out'), to the hypnosis-inducing faux urban tribalism of 'Experimental Populace' (which reminds slightly of early CABARET VOLTAIRE), to the lovely 4AD-ish 'Sea Sing Sleep', NORTHERN MACHINE are adept at creating mood and texture. With a great ear for subtlety, Gillis and Warford mingle post-industrial electronic sounds, dark ambient soundtrack elements, and solid production into a wholly inviting blend." - Todd Zachritz / Godsend magazine

"This is a cool release by a personal fave of mine from the independent cassette scene. One side of the tape is aggro dance electronics: strange noises and vocal tape snippets. Very strong material, hard edged, rhythmic industrial. The B-side of the tape features a more sedate nonrhythmic dose of electronics: long grinds and vibrating aerial tones. Industrial new age--or is it angry ambience? Highly recommended." - Matt Howarth / Sonic Curiosity

credits

released June 1, 2021

Patrick Gillis: synthesizers, samples, beatboxes, treatments, percussion, voice

Bill Warford: guitars, bass, loops, singing metals, kalimba, percussion, voice

ONE THOUSAND THANKS AND INDULGENCES ARE DUE: Cheryl & Pete for cutting us slack. Alan, Morgan & Richie for technical advice and supply. Arnold for inspiration. Roman for those travel arrangements. Artwork/layout by ENC.

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Pat Gillis developed Northern Machine in the mid-80's as an outgrowth of his interests in film sound and electronic music. Bill Warford soon arrived and pushed it towards an emphatic level of expression, under the auspices of legendary Audiophile Tapes label-Yoda Carl Howard. Some 25 years and 8 releases later, Northern Machine is still building upon that original foundation of vision. ... more

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