In Ears - October 2016

October with Madder Mortem, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Obscure Sphinx, 
Charred Walls of the Damned, Nick Johnston, Alcest, Truckfighters, Electric Citizen, The Well, The Cure, Tool, Puscifer, Flash the Readies and Paramore

Madder Mortem - Red in Tooth and Claw
This is one of the most crucial bands in my life and I met with one of my best friends through this band. We even made our own Madder Mortem t-shirts, as there was nowhere to buy them. Now, they are back after insane seven years. They never had ambitions to be huge, but for loyal fans, they are enormous. Plus, as bands that do deserve it: You need to hear this album dozen times to get into it...

The Dillinger Escape Plan - Dissociation
You bloody freaks, we will miss u...
Especially, when coming up with the most experimental album so far and having packed venues...

No "Click"

Obscure Sphinx - Epitaphs
I don't get it. I might have found some great moment on album Void Mother from 2013, but not here.

Charred Walls of the Damned - Creatures Watching over the Dead
Everything needed is there: Tim "Ripper" Owens on vocals and Richard Christy on drums. But it's not tasty as their works in other bands..

Nick Johnston - Remarkably Human
Potential, but no effect...

Alcest - Kodama - 
Potential, but no effect again...

Truckfighters - V
Once again, bunch of solid catchy tunes and nice guitar melodies, but eventually, might be due to a production, it all blends...

Retro ladies: Electric Citizen - Sateen & The Well - Samsara
Staying in the stoner/retro field: I always had and always will have a feeling for bands with female singers. Plus, if they sound as daughters of Black Sabbath. Unfortunately, their material is not strong enough. On the other hand, this piece is pretty good, I must say

The Cure - Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me
I will probably keep my only The Cure obsession with legendary Disintegration. Amen, Kyle Broflovski!

Tool/Puscifer
I would kill for Stinkfist, but even after multiple tries, neither Ænima nor their discography speaks to me. Therefore I rather go for Puscifer...but same as all of you prog freaks, I will listen to new Tool album, when it comes out.

Czech corner
The best Czech post rock band: Flash the Readies

Confession:
One of the rare songs I love from Paramore...
Would you expect sth like this from these teenage idols?

South Park Music Tips: The Cure - Disintegration

There are many reasons we watch South Park. However next to unique humor, there are once in a while worth trying music tips. One of them was also The Cure's legendary album Disintegration.

There are bunch of music references in South Park. First of all, they are plenty of celebrities getting their portion of jokes, whether it is Lars Ulrich's "Napster friendship", Britney Spears (btw, my early teenage obsession, seriously!) paparazzi attacks, 9/11 "artists" and plenty more as Kanye West or Michael Jackson. On the other hand, over the years you might get an idea about the taste of the authors Trey Parker and Matt Stone.

They honor legends as Ronnie James Dio or ballad experts Toto, but at the same time, they make fun of them a bit. Well, still in the matter that the bands themselves will be ok with it. Toto got their few seconds of fame and mighty Dio serves his mighty duty, on a kid's school party. 

On the other hand, Radiohead, Korn or The Cure are rare cases – Authors look up to them, and would not get to any level of degradation. Radiohead are presented as an idol/unreachable band in a Scott Tenorman Must Die episode. Korn were a sensation for surprisingly long time in our hearts and they included them in a great Scooby Doo style episode. The Cure on the other hand, are shown with even more respect. Frontman Robert Smith, who provided his own voice btw, is portrayed as a superhero, who destroyed Barbra Streisand monster. In addition, in the moment singer is flying away, Kyle yells at him fading in a distance: "Disintegration is the best album ever!" 

I can only agree. We all love Friday I'm In Love and it’s not bad to hear some other stuff from them as well, but this album is a concentrated pile of heartbreaking atmosphere, heavenly melodies and moody beauty. I fully recommend for you to check the recording of their live show in Wembley, which is a part of 3CD limited edition. 

Btw, if you ever manage to get your hands on Guitar Hero, do it for yourself and try out to play Fascination Street. Well, I did and I can only say: “Well spent few days!” ;D