Nodolby, "Axe Magnitude/Altered Beast"

This is a decent, if standard, double-A side 7" of noise. Neither side is particularly interesting but there is nothing inherently wrong with Axe Magnitude/Altered Beast. While I wouldn't call it recommended listening for the general public, it might be worth checking out for those with an ear for harsh sounds and an eye for nice screen printed sleeves.

 

Dokuro Records

The noise is as aesthetically pleasing as most noise gets but there is no real substance to the two tracks on this single. Nodolby never hit the mind expanding assault of John Wiese nor is it rhythmic enough to pick up on the "Noise is the new rock" approach of Wolf Eyes. Instead it is too directionless, a mess of sound with no real purpose or feeling beyond an attempt to deafen the listener and failing in the attempt.

"Altered Beast" is the better of the two tracks, occasionally during its brief existence there is a flicker of life and an element of danger but mostly it just spits and growls its way to the end of the groove. Nodolby have the right intentions but do not fare well on this release.

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