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First Disguised as Last
Radical Turf
Posted: Friday, June 30, 2006
By: Randy Garcia
By: Randy Garcia
At first listen, I was actually second-guessing whether or not this collection of artists was actually real, or just some artsy-fartsy pseudo-compilation by one artist.
As captivating as a midnight raid on bulk trash night and exhilarating as a roll down a flight of rusty stairs, Radical Turf’s First Disguised as Last compilation brings together a fearless community of low fidelity masterminds for some electro-acoustic mayhem. At first listen, I was actually second-guessing whether or not this collection of artists was actually real, or just some artsy-fartsy pseudo-compilation by one artist. I suppose that’s a testament to the tight roster at Radical Turf, or the gullibility of the reviewer.
I was really blown away by the opening track by Wisteria Losenge. Something struck me about the vaudevillian nature of the verses and helium-induced choruses. Also notable is Konrad’s “Canyon Blue,” which nods to the vocal styling of Matt Sharpe and the tongue-in-cheek precision of Devo’s synthesizer lines. Flesh & Stuff’s “Empty Blocks” makes short work of acoustic guitar samples and grungy digital distortion while Coin Operated crunches along in the (mostly instrumental) second half of the album with “Stimme des Zerfalls.” Zan gives us some much needed “Phosphate” near the end of the disc; a slow trudging dirge, which sounds as if it should have been the closing number.
As with most compilations, First Disguised as Last has a surplus of obstacles to overcome: variety, attention span, and sequence being just tip of the mashed potato mountain. Fortunately, Radical Turf’s roster tackles said obstacles with grace and flippancy, making it seem as easy to do as it is to listen.
I was really blown away by the opening track by Wisteria Losenge. Something struck me about the vaudevillian nature of the verses and helium-induced choruses. Also notable is Konrad’s “Canyon Blue,” which nods to the vocal styling of Matt Sharpe and the tongue-in-cheek precision of Devo’s synthesizer lines. Flesh & Stuff’s “Empty Blocks” makes short work of acoustic guitar samples and grungy digital distortion while Coin Operated crunches along in the (mostly instrumental) second half of the album with “Stimme des Zerfalls.” Zan gives us some much needed “Phosphate” near the end of the disc; a slow trudging dirge, which sounds as if it should have been the closing number.
As with most compilations, First Disguised as Last has a surplus of obstacles to overcome: variety, attention span, and sequence being just tip of the mashed potato mountain. Fortunately, Radical Turf’s roster tackles said obstacles with grace and flippancy, making it seem as easy to do as it is to listen.
