Obey The Noise V6
Negative Gain, 2023
8/10
A compilation that showcases artists from the long running label Negative Gain, we’re treated to 13 tracks that show off the industrial, EBM, darkwave, coldwave, post punk, synthwave, popnoise, darkpop and goth flavored selections.
Aeon Rings’ “Body 2 Body” starts the listen with a glitchy, soulful display of creative electro-pop that touches on post-punk, too, and Kevorkian Death Cycle’s “Man Made” continues the mood with plenty of ambience via the thumping, dance-floor ready rock.
“One Missed Call”, by ESA, lands in the middle and uses soundbites with a darker appeal of a buzzing and tense demeanor, while Straight Razor’s “Enemy” heads into sci-fi territory thanks to the rumbling and rhythmic demeanor.
Close to the end, grabyourface brings the calmer moments of “rob the bank”, where expressive singing is appreciated, and “I am the Spell”, by Bestial Mouths, exits with a distinct dreaminess that possesses beauty, texture and mystery.
An excellent way to test the waters of Negative Gain, each track present radiates its own unique identity, and the Bestial Mouths finisher alone is worth the price of admission.
Travels well with: Bestial Mouths- R.O.T.T. (inmyskin); Subduxtion- The Black Point