Unsane, by Unsane

Unsane

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old_records An LP I've been listening to regularly since its release - unsettling, sui generis, yet to be topped. It really needs an official physical reissue. Favorite track: Bath.

calyx71 Apocalyptic sound exciting beats punk roots Favorite track: Maggot.

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1.	Organ Donor 02:10	info	buy track
2.	Bath 02:54	info	buy track
3.	Maggot 03:17	info	buy track
4.	Cracked Up 02:57	info	buy track
5.	Slag 02:43	info	buy track
6.	Exterminator 05:55	info	buy track
7.	Vandal-X 02:04	info	buy track
8.	HLL 02:31	info	buy track
9.	AZA-2000 02:33	info	buy track
10.	Cut 02:48	info	buy track
11.	Action Man 02:28	info	buy track
12.	White Hand 04:26	info	buy track

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Unsane upped the ante on the paradigm for abrasive noise rock. With its implacable, corrosive feedback, noisy riffs, distorted vocals, thumping bass, and barely contained drum fury, this is a damaging -- and quite damaged -- record. The Lower East Side trio's inaugural release assaults the senses like the Swans or Foetus before them, but tempers that art-scum priggishness with clear roots in punk and classic rock. Chris Spencer's riffs, while played with abandon and musical recklessness, are tight, well-conceived minor-chord progressions. In short, Spencer has successfully integrated the proto-industrial penchant for unrepentant feedback, punk rock's abandon, and rock & roll's insistence on song structure, and created a new beast. And what makes Spencer's case all the more peculiar -- and, therefore, that much more remarkable -- is his employment of a Fender Telecaster, a guitar traditionally reserved for country music. But it is precisely that idiosyncratic twang audible over the wail and wallop that elevates Unsane's debut into such audacious and cutting-edge territory. Furthermore, Spencer proves his mettle as the Travis Bickle of underground music. His vocals and lyrics positively ache with fear and loathing; he sounds like a man cornered, screaming a few final threats at the world before doing something quite bad, and quite newsworthy. Unsane contains none of the pose and posture many New York acts have traditionally been known for -- in fact, far from it. This album is an unflinching glance into a type of life others probably should not lead. A brilliant and daring debut.

Patrick Kennedy
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released November 26, 1991

1991, Lamb Unlimited

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Unsane New York, New York

Unsane founding member, guitarist and vocalist Chris Spencer has announced the launch of his own label Lamb Unlimited as a means to make the majority of the Unsane catalogue and other associated projects available under one roof. This will include the first two Unsane albums, originally issued by Matador Records, which have NEVER been available digitally. ... more

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