He was an Italian composer, Futurist painter and builder of experimental music instruments, who was well ahead of his time-we’re talking circa 1913. The group’s name and concept sprouted from L’arte dei Rumori (The Art of Noises), a futurist manifesto by Luigi Russolo. On the other hand they have been at the forefront of truly cutting-edge music and pioneering methods of digital sampling, which includes their essential debut album Who’s Afraid of the Art of Noise?
On the one hand, they had Grammy Award-winning production for Yes’ 90125 (including the earworm-slash-guilty pleasure Owner of a Lonely Heart) and an official cover of Prince’s Kiss featuring Tom Jones, topping charts around the world. The catalogue of English avant-garde synthpop group The Art Of Noise is quite ambiguous. Just how “ Wonderful” is that?ġ3.Drunk Again (Previously Unreleased Bonus Track)ġ8.A collaboration with The Find Mag, discovering the story behind an iconic sample. A new song, “Year Of The Tiger,” will be out later this year. 30 years is an eternity in the music industry and the band is still making music and is out on the road now. Alexakis has endured his share of struggles over the years, but not only has he persevered, he has progressed. The record is gritty, and at times rough, but I could definitely see the foundation that it was building. It will also appeal to those who liked the music coming out of the Pacific Northwest punk/grunge scene back in the 80s and 90s. Any diehard Everclear fan will love this record. It is the record that launched them into the iconic band that has enjoyed so much success over the years. If you’re looking for a polished mainstream album then you’ll probably be happier with Sparkle And Fade or So Much For The Afterglow, but don’t be so quick to dismiss World Of Noise. This album was recorded in someone’s basement for $400. This album might not be for everybody, but to be fair you must see it in the right perspective. I like this version better as it seems to have more life to it, if that makes sense. It’s actually a 2001 remix of the original that has now been remastered. The 2nd previously unreleased track is “ Nervous & Weird.” Well sort of. With lyrics like “I cover my ears, I close my mind, She’s starting to fade” “ Detroit” sounds like a love story that is no more while “ 1975” is more of a murky rock number that focuses on a period where drug use was prominent. This is another song that isn’t very complex but the more you hear it the more it sticks with you. “ Blondes” has also appeared on the on the 2004 EP Closure and then again on the 2009 album In A Different Light. The spirited track had moments that conjured up memories of the older surfing tunes from the 60s and 70s. “ Pacific Wonderland” is an instrumental that clocks in at just under 2 minutes. “ Drunk Again” starts off with Art Alexakis’ signature guitar blazing and then yields to a very catchy riff that guides you through the rest of the song. Now let’s take a look at the bonus tracks. On the latter, Craig Montoya’s bass work provides a solid framework for the song. “ Trust Fund” delves back into a deep grunge sound while “ Invisible” has more of a straightforward rock approach. The song has somewhat of a somber vibe to it and the original video was shot on a farm in Washington State.Įverclear maintains the somber vibe with “ Loser Makes Good“” and it is one of my favorite tracks on the album. “Fire Maple Song” is one of the few tracks from the album that I’ve seen the band perform live.
The opening track, “ Your Genius Hands,” sets the tempo for the rest of the album as it’s rhythmically simple yet gritty. World Of Noise has to be the most overlooked Everclear album and I’ll admit that I’d never heard it in its entirety. With that being said, lets spin some vinyl.
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If that wasn’t enough, the band is ready to embark on a full 30th Anniversary Tour throughout North America. Not only were all of the tracks remastered, but there are also 6 bonus tracks, 2 of which have never been released. So many of their songs take me back to special times in my life that I was ecstatic when I found out that I’d be reviewing the band’s reissue of their debut album, World Of Noise. It’s hard to think about the 90s music scene without the band Everclear charging to the forefront of your mind.
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