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Seriously people, this is math rock. There were moments when Polvo reminds me of Maharajah Commission (local band); chaotic noise, dense sonic texture, intricately layered guitars, and unconventional song structure.
Polvo is among host of bands that blooms in the art rock/indie rock scene post Sonic Youth and Slint. The song Tragic Carpet Ride was taken from their second EP which was released in 1994 on Merge. It was released after the band's classic second LP, Today's Active Lifestyle, released in 1993 also on Merge. Sadly though, after the release of their fourth LP entitled Shapes, they disbanded, considering that Shapes isn't all that too bad an effort.
Last week I saw Sonic Youth's Destroyed Room at KLCC's Tower Rocords. Am a huge fan of Sonic Youth, tempted to buy the CD but have no money. Damn. Well, I'm done for this week. Have a nice weekend!
Just in time for Christmas, Sonic Youth is following up their critically acclaimed release of Rather Ripped earlier this year with, Destroyed Room: B-sides And Rarities, a band-chosen collection that will be released on Geffen Records December 12th.
The album is filled with Geffen era rarities from vinyl only, limited releases, b-sides and international only singles.
Track List
1. Fire Engine Dream – (2003) outtake from “Sonic Nurse;” previously unreleased
2. Fauxhemians – (2001) from The Noho Furniture Sessions; originally released on the “All Tomorrow’s Parties 1.1” compilation ATP Records.
3. Is It My Body? - (1991) from the 2x7" "Alice Cooper Tribute" originally released on Sub Pop Records
4. Razor Blade – (1994) b-side from the “Bull in the Heather” single
5. Blink – (1999) from the “Pola X” soundtrack
6. Campfire – (2000) from the “At Home With The Groovebox” compilation originally released on Grand Royal Records.
7. Loop Cat – (2003) from the “You Can Never Go Fast Enough” compilation originally released on Plain Recordings.
8. Kim’s Chords – (2003) Japanese bonus track from “Sonic Nurse”
9. Beautiful Plateau – (2003) Japanese bonus track from “Sonic Nurse”
10. Three Part Sectional Love Seat– (2001) from The Noho Furniture Sessions; previously unreleased
11. Queen Anne Chair – (2001) from The Noho Furniture Sessions; previously unreleased
12. The Diamond Sea – (1995) LP version with alternate ending, b-side from The Diamond Sea CD single
