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Severed Heads
City Slab Horror
Order-Nr.: MR-035

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LP / Medical Records / 2014 (1985)



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Medical
Records presents two of the most striking and iconic reissues in its
catalog. Second up of the two Severed Heads reissues is 1985’s “City
Slab Horror”. Severed Heads are one of the most diverse and expert sound
palette engineers and are also repeatedly overlooked and far
underrated. Hailing from Sydney, Australia, they formed in 1979. The
band was composed of many different members though it’s existence but
Tom Ellard has always been the constant since 1979 when he joined the
band. The group’s early recordings were characterized by manipulated
tape loop experiments, cleverly modulated noise elements and repetition.
This period is very well suited to the early industrial period. Over
time, the sounds morphed into more melodic leanings with pop elements
and more prominent synth leads and backbone. “City Slab Horror” was
released in 1985 on UK “Ink” records. The LP though 2 years after “Since
The Accident” continues to carry the torch illustrating the evolving
transition between experimental structure and loops into the catchy pop
hooks that would later define such releases as “Rotund For Success”.
This LP seems to move slightly into darker territory in general with
it’s synth textures and slower tempo tracks but overall has a nice
“continuation” feel from “Since The Accident” yet with obvious
technological evolutions. The opening track “Spasm” drags the listener
down the Sev Head mental rabbit hole instantly with it’s heady samples
and eloquent drum machine rhythm. “Spitoon Thud’ is a rambunctious
affair with it’s cacophony of samples and percussion. “4.W.D.” is a
great sneak peak into the sound of the Sev Heads LPs to come with it’s
treated vocals and pop hooks (perfected on later records such as “The
Big Bigot”). Next to last is the amazing “Goodbye Tonsils” track which
is unstoppably catchy and features more of the creative use of samples
which made this group so interesting. Though signed to 80’s industrial
label icon Nettwerk in North America and often classified in the same
vein, these records are not easily definable and actually have a life of
their own. Though commonly misclassified with a lot of the late 80s
industrial/goth scene (as well as touring with Skinny Puppy at one
point), Severed Heads would be more accurately in good company with acts
such as Cabaret Voltaire, early Coil, Chris & Cosey (and CTI), and
the like. Long out of print and a rarity on the collector’s market, it
is presented with original repro jacket. Remastered by Tom Ellard form
the original source masters. Presented on high-quality 180gram
heavyweight bone white vinyl. Features bonus LP insert compiled by Tom
Ellard with ephemera from the time. Limited Edition.



Released on: June 12, 2014



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