Wednesday, 3 September 2014

the return of the revenge of unicorn hole (the sequel) by Unicorn Hole





Artist- Unicorn Hole
Album-the return of the revenge of unicorn hole (the sequel)
Date-March 2014
Country- Las Vegas, Nevada
Facebook- Unicorn Hole
Soundcloud- https://soundcloud.com/uhole
Genre: Nintendocore, Cybergrind
Track List
1.the return of the revenge of unicorn hole (the sequel) 03:33
2. truth is, you'll likely jizz a brick when it's real 01:36
3.today? more like "too gay" am i right? 02:24
4.midi instrument number seventy nine of time 03:24
5.let us never forget the grey jinjo family 03:07
6. i got 718 problems but your mom ain't one 03:02
7.it's time we face(book) the truth 02:34
8.a thorough and objective summary of ken ham's thesis 00:01
9.i can has shitty midi bout little kitty kitties now? 02:48
10.boys play no scope, men play no warp pipes 03:38   
11.and pillowy mounds of mashed dicks 01:55
12.some shit i better talk while i still can 03:07
   
   
Review by Matt
Unicorn Hole is back, and his latest album is reminiscent of every 90s metal head kid’s childhood: Loud, fast, chaotic, and filled with chunky 16 bit instrumentals. This one man project manages to immediately come off as a lovable oddball  in the metalcore scene. The album posseses dissonant videogame inspired sound that manages to stay light hearted and inspired at all times, and like any passionate gamer surrounded by his element, there will be raging.

“The Return of the Revenge of Unicorn Hole (The Sequel)” rips right out the gate. The album tackles topics like fluffy kittens, dirty warp pipes, and mounds of mashed dicks. These silly topics provide the perfect contrast to the sharp, technical midi backing track.  While clunky at times, the dual synthetic guitars create just as brutal an environment as an organic band ever could and the screams are on par with any vocalist Epitaph records could pit against him. Mix this with joke hip hop segments, samples of meowing cats, and home recorded samples only a mother could love, and you have a hell of a great (albeit off kilter) record.

Yet for as solid as an album as this is, our artist in question falls short when he attempts to take himself seriously. The more conventional Unicorn Hole’s song structure gets, the more mundane and trapped in a box his songs feel. This is most easily noticed on his heavier efforts such as “thirteen twelve double o seven…” where Unicorn Hole tries to be so heavy that he takes away the humor and ingenuity that defines his record’s unique sound. Overall, this album is a worthy listen in the cyber scene and is more than well worth your listen

Final score: B-

Key tracks:
Today? More like “too gay” am I right?
Face(book) the truth

Matt

Matt Hiles is a musician and writer from Maryland with a passion for supporting underground artists.

Saturday, 30 August 2014

Funeral Phrases Instrumental by The Man With 31 Faces



Artist-The Man With 31 Faces
Album-Funeral Phrases (Instrumental)
Date- July 2014
Country- Stewart,Virginia
Facebook- The Man With 31 Faces
Soundcloud- https://soundcloud.com/jessie-martin-12
Genre: Nintendocore, Experimental,

1.The Frankenstein Complex 01:16
2.The Apparition 03:57
3.Paranoid Parasite 04:39
4.Technophobia 03:11
5.The Bleeding Machine 02:55
6.Rust 01:34   
7.Funeral Phrases 03:42
8.Volta 05:15   
9.IV 02:47



Thats a whole lot of album! by Falcon Pawnch


Artist- Falcon Pawnch
Album-Thats a whole lot of album!
Date- August 2014
Country- Valley Head, Alabama
Facebook- Falcon Pawnch
Soundcloud- https://soundcloud.com/falcon-pawnch
Genre: Nintendocore

1.Br00tal
2.When All Else Fails
3.Would whoring myslef count as community service
4. Over The Horizon
5. Mindless
6. WTF This Makes No Sence
7.Immortality Has A Price (Piano Version)
8.A Paradise We Once Knew
9. Justice Isn't Justified
10.Immortality Has A Price
11. Drowning Effect
12. Washed Ashore
13. Dragon Slayer
14. A Burning Hope
15. Break Down Part 2
16. Okay, Who Drank All The Milk
17. As Darkness Swept The Earth
18. Outro
19. Andy James- Angel Of Darkness (Cover)
20. Amazing House Cover
21. Unicorn Hole - Some Shit I Better Talk While I Still Can with vocals
22. The Browning- Standing On The Edge
23. Axelay - Stage 6
24. Final Fantasy - Birth of a God Zeromus
25. Final Fantasy VIII - Extreme
26. Romancing SaGa - Final Battle
27.Dialga & Palkia Battle at Spear Pillar Super Smash Bros Brawl
28.Luigis Mansion Main Theme
29.Chrono Trigger - The Fall of Zeal (Schalas theme)
30.Chrono Cross Radical Dreams(Acoustic)
31.Top Gear - Temple SNES
32.Beavis and Butthead - Hospital (SNES)
33.Dragon ball GT Final Bout - Hikari no Willpower
34.Blaster Master Stage 1
35. Mega Man Airman's theme
36.Terranigma - Resurrection





The Storybook Of Night Haunts and Fever Dreams Vol. I by The Man With 31 Faces





Artist-The Man With 31 Faces
Album-The Storybook Of Night Haunts and Fever Dreams Vol. I
Date- June 2014
Country- Stewart,Virginia
Facebook- The Man With 31 Faces
Soundcloud- https://soundcloud.com/jessie-martin-12
Genre: Nintendocore, Experimental, Instrumental, Industrial

1.I=31  
2.The Cage 38
3.The Underwater City
4.Night Haunt
5.Fever Dream

Review By Blake
The Man With 31 Faces - The Story Book of Night Haunts and Fever Dreams Alright, that is a mouth-full. That is one of the longer titles I have seen for a review. That isn't important, but I thought it would be nice to share with you. The dude behind this was the same dude behind The Burning of Eterna City and As The Coffin Smiles Back. All were NxC projects, but if you check out the stuff in the albums/eps/mixes/collector's set/whatever else, there is a nice and clear evolution. He has gone more experimental, he has become less accessible but all the more enjoyable at once, a paradox if you must. HOWEVER, and this is important to remember, this is a bit more experimental and isn't meant to be super pretty, while his regular work is meant to be more enjoyable and digestible. 

Mixing: It is nasty, destructive, chaotic, yet pretty clear and not overwhelming. Pretty decent but not everyone is gonna dig it. 

Vocals: There are none. At all.

Synths: Varied. They are familiar enough to keep you tuned in and crazy enough at times to make you drop out. Not the biggest fan of how the biggest 8bit synths are done. Not a big deal, but that is something worth mentioning. Ambient synth are par perfect for this endeavor. 

Drums: They are done REALLY well. Jealous actually. I can only imagine people not liking it if they need more pop friendly percussion, which they shouldn't be jamming this album anyway. 

Originality: Each track has a different feel, which is really nice. There is a hint of the concept of pretty much destroying pop music, but it isn't heavy handed which I commend.

Concept: I love it, it is like,"pop music sucks." Pop music got destroyed. I dig it (Irrevelant) 

Album Art: Gastly as seen by a blind man. Or a ghost Pokemon fart (Indigo/League) 

Final Opinion: This isn't the best that this artist has to offer, but it is nice and rather different than a lot of music cybers are putting out lately. Not going to be everyone's playlist flame or anything, but it makes a decent conversation piece and strikes interest as what the other stuff this dude has done 7.5/10

Thursday, 28 August 2014

The Storybook Of Night Haunts and Fever Dreams Vol. I by The Man With 31 Faces




Artist-The Man With 31 Faces
Album-The Storybook Of Night Haunts and Fever Dreams Vol. I
Date- June 2014
Country- Stewart,Virginia
Facebook- The Man With 31 Faces
Soundcloud- https://soundcloud.com/jessie-martin-12
Genre: Nintendocore, Experimental, Instrumental, Industrial

1.I=31  
2.The Cage 38
3.The Underwater City
4.Night Haunt
5.Fever Dream

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Utsukushii Natsu by Dubious Disc




Artist-Dubious Disc
Album-Utsukushii Natsu
Date- June 2014
Country- Deep East Teaxas
Facebook- Dubious Disc
Soundcloud- https://soundcloud.com/dubious-disc
Genre:Hazy, Lo-fi, Down-tempo, Reggae Dub influenced Chiptune

Track List:
1. Welcome to Hotel Hardcastle 01:21   
2.Beautiful Summer 02:24
3.C O S M I C S A I L O R M E M O R I E S 02:45
4.Japanese Summer 03:19
5.Let's Just Fish 02:18
6.KAPPA LAKE 02:20
7.THC in Sunny D 02:08
8.The Memories Keep Us Running (Finale) 01:22

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