Chilling, vast and haunting no longer fully describe Mika Vainio andIlpo Vaisanen's palette, as their recorded work as Pan Sonic has recently become asvolatile and fresh as their unmatched live performances. But, whenpaired with Alan Vega's uneasy singing-muttering-growling, the equation isfamiliar; it's difficult not to think this could be a forthcomingSuicide album.Mego
What becomes interesting upon listening to Resurrection River whencompared to Endless, their first record together, is the evolution of the rhythms,tonal passages and melodies, not unlike Pan Sonic's staggering Kestomega-album from last year. Still, both entities share a commonalityonly found in artists at the near-end of the musical spectrum, and ifit works, which is does, it works well. Some choice cuts include thepolitical plea "Desperate Nation," "11:52," which builds off arockabilly melody and guests Jimi Tenor on organ, and the danceable"Chrome Z-Fighters 2003."
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