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| | Mythmaker | | | Music Artist : | | Skinny Puppy | | Music Style : | | General | | Record Label : | | Synthetic Symphony (SPV) | | Release Date : | | 2007-01-30 | | Store Price : | | $17.98 | | Artistopia's Price: $17.98 | | Usually ships in 24 hours | | |
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CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. magnifishit
2. daL
3. haZe
4. pedafly
5. jaHer
6. politikiL
7. lestiduZ
8. pasturN
9. ambiantz
10. ugLi
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Customer Reviews of This Album/CD |
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 Pure sell-out trash!
Submitted on: 2009-05-16 |
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| Like others on here claim to be, I am a hardcore SP fan (or WAS) the majority of my life. VivisectVI is my favorite album with Too Dark Park and RABIES closely behind. I own all the singles, rarities, unreleased videos, etc. and I also pretty much owe my obsession with Italian Horror films to Skinny Puppy. Obviously, I know my "Puppy" and know this ain't it! SP was so awesome and creative back in the 80's because of their deep, innovative style. Each new release would prove to be better than the last and the music was addictive and moody. Not anymore. Dwayne died, OhGr had too many drug problems that were actually draining his creativity and cEvin was too busy trippin' making all those "Download" and solo albums to care about old "Puppy" anymore. This was obviously made to cash-in on the Skinny Puppy name. Apparently, "Download" and "oGhr" albums aren't paying the bills! EVERY TRACK is a wannabe Emo/goth/Hot Topic track that is designed to appeal to 15 year olds. The intelligence is gone, the horror themes are gone, the GOOD vocal distortion gone and most importantly, that 'nostalgic/moody" feeling SP music can create. TGWOTR was bad enough, with like 2 "ok" tracks, but this just sucks. It sounds like a bunch of "oGhr" or "cEvin Key" solo project b-sides. A higher production? Sure. The same talent that made SP the best electronic trio EVER, No. And it never will be again. Old fans hoping for that old SP sound should have given up a long time ago. I did. |
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 f***ing phenominal
Submitted on: 2009-05-07 |
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| I have been a skinny puppy fan since I first heard "Dig It" in the progressive niteclubs in Dallas in the mid 80's...I was thouroughly terrified by their live performance at Club Clearview in '89. However, I lost interest in their work after Too Dark Park, as my musical tastes changed, opting for more nuanced sounds of artists like Future Sound of London and Pete Namlook. This new Puppy however, is incredible! While it still has the edge of classic Puppy, it definitely showcases the artist's growth as seasoned producers in this genre. While Skinny Puppy has always been an acquired taste, and definitely not for everyone, this is an album that I will share with my dark metal friends! |
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 A very non-essential album..such a shame
Submitted on: 2008-04-04 |
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I cannot believe I have to cast aspersions, but this album is merely ok.
It's biggest flaw is that it feels lacking in passion, it has no spark.
This is largely due to the fact it feels like a watered-down OhGr album, the songs here have no sonic rememblence to Skinny Puppy's signature angst.
Buy "The Process" instead, or trust the other reviews. Brap out. |
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 heavy and innovative electronic music
Submitted on: 2008-04-02 |
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I can't compare "Mythmaker" to earlier SP material, as this is my first foray into their kind of techno-thrash. Perhaps comparative listens to earlier releases will jaundice my opinion, but as they say, the first impression is a lasting one.
Not that I'm not aware of this outfit that's been around for over a couple of decades; it's simply a matter of my personal eclectic tastes and a lack of exposure to more non-commercial music until I decide to take the plunge, since nobody I know has the musical appetite I do.
Trent Reznor has cited this influential pair, and frankly, I like SP a lot more than NIN. I find Reznor's angst getting old, and his work can get long winded, especially the "Fragile" set. SP on the other hand are more refined and ultimately catchier. The alien vocals help to create a hostile atmosphere, cold and clinical, but yet with melodic flourishes that provide the much needed counterbalance to the slamming attack.
Skinny Puppy use electronica for all it's worth to create non-traditional tones to paint their landscape, which, when applied correctly, opens up unlimited creative doors. Too much synthesizer music has been relegated to insultingly simplistic pop and rap drek, and it's refreshing to hear this medium explored.
"Mythmaker" is heavy - very heavy, enough to satisfy any metal head, but is absent loud guitars, letting the electronics pulverize the cerebral cortex for a change of pace.
This CD was found in the electronica section of the record store I bought it from, but I recommend it take its place in the rock bins, because it's much more than some retarded dance music. Lovers of heavy music should listen to this CD to discover that guitars don't have the market cornered on aggressive music. |
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Sweet album
Submitted on: 2008-03-30 |
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A great album. Has a slow, eerie, atmospheric sort of sound. Nothing on it could really be played on the floor, but it's great to chill to. It's distinctly industrial, but you will hear actual instrumentation, too.
Dal, Jaher, and Haze are the tracks to hear. |
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