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Artist: Project Pitchfork Album: Alpha Omega |
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For over ten years, vocalist, Peter Spilles and keyboardist/programmer, Dirk Scheuber , have been pushing the limits of the constantly evolving industrial music scene. From Germany, Project Pitchfork has released seven full-length albums, and several EP’s. From there humble beginning’s in 1991, with their debut album “Dhyani”, to there 2001 release “Daimonion”, Project Pitchfork have involved their style with every album. No two albums sound alike (so just because you like one, doesn’t mean you’ll like them all), but every album, in my opinion, has left a huge impact on the gothic/Industrial music scene.
The album I have chosen to review was originally released in 1995, but was re-released in 1998 after the band “label jumped” and signed with metropolis records. “Alpha Omega” Is without a doubt the greatest Project Pitchfork release, and I think they have yet to surpass the musical perfection that they captured in this album. This cd is more like a painting for your ears. I even hesitate giving it a musical label like “industrial” or “ebm”, because this release is art in its purest form. This album should be the measuring stick for all electronic music. The fact that it was recorded in 1995 and able to be re-released in 1998, and do well, is an example of the timeless quality this cd has. This isn’t just another ten-song cd, but more like an audio theatrical performance with ten acts. Starting with the title track “Alpha Omega”, and ending with the popular club version of the song “Omega Alpha”, and tying all the tracks together with rhythmic ocean soundscapes instead of spaces between songs, “Alpha Omega” is a cd that everybody should own. There is not one mediocre song on this cd, and there will be no need to hit the skip button on your discman, because you wont want to miss a beat. The powerful lyrics of the title track, and the rolling, almost military like, hardcore precision of “requiem” have earned these two songs tons of play in clubs across Europe and North America. “Endzeit” captures the mood left by skinny puppy when they released “assimilate”, and brings it to the next level. (Even Ogre would be proud)”Green World” is a modern day electronic ballade with layers of melodic string sounds that will leave you in a near hypnotic trance, and “The Animal” is a piece of work that would make any rivithead cream there pants. All and all, this album is a masterpiece! With its lyrics ranging from strong political views to problems with the the way we as people treat each other, and the way people seem to destroy everything they touch, this cd will not only make you dance, but it will make you think as well. I give this album a 10 / 10 rating with no hesitation! All ten songs on this cd are incredible! This cd captures the sound that so many other great bands have tried to achieve and failed. This is a cd that ten or fifteen years from now, some kid will pick up and listen to, and fall in love with it. This is one of the few industrial albums ever recorded that will stand the test of time. I recommend doing what ever it takes to get this album, just make sure you get You’ll never get sick of it! Enjoy! -reviewed by Thrill[Kill] December 2001 |
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