Huntsville
For the Middle Class
Rune Grammofon 2006

01. The Appearance of a Wise Child
02. Serious Like a Pope
03. Add a Key to Humanity
04. Melon

First you notice is some really boring artwork, but I own lots of great records that have one, so don't be fooled by the looks. Huntsville sounds like - well, like nothing you've heard all year, and that's quite something to get excited about, knowing Rune Gramm's standards. In case you're wondering, it's a Norwegian label, and these are Norwegian artists, for all their Texan (am I missing something?) references. And let me tell you that they've made a melting pot of deep drony improv-jazz-tronics, and if that didn't spark your interest, get the album anyway - it actually works really well. Albeit in a pretty weird, contrasting, and unusual manner. My tip: turn the volume up a notch, 'cause it ain't no background shit; especially on 3rd track, where they make their "tour de force". A thing of beauty, but be warned: edges can be quite sharp.

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